Proverbs 17:5
What does Proverbs 17:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 17:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is mocking at the poor Hath reproached his Maker, Whoso is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that despiseth the poor, reproacheth his maker: and he that rejoiceth at another man's ruin, shall not be unpunished.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
Context
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.
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