Devine Scripture

Proverbs 17:5

Proverbs chapter 17 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

Context

v.4An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; Anda liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

v.5This passage

v.6Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Obadiah 1:11

    In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that strangers carried away his substance, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them.

  • Proverbs 14:21

    He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

  • Proverbs 24:17

    Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, And let not thy heart be glad when he is overthrown;

  • Psalms 69:9

    For the zeal of thy house hath eaten me up; And the reproaches of them that reproach thee are fallen upon me.

  • Obadiah 1:16

    For as ye have drunk upon my holy mountain, so shall all the nations drink continually; yea, they shall drink, and swallow down, and shall be as though they had not been.

  • Proverbs 16:5

    Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Thoughhandjoinin hand, he shall not be unpunished.