Proverbs 17:5

Proverbs 17:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker;

whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.

5One who mocks the poor taunts his Maker;

One who rejoices at disaster will not go unpunished.

5He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker;

He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.

5Whoever mocks the poor taunts his Maker,

And he who rejoices at [another’s] disaster will not go unpunished. [Job 31:29; Prov 14:31; Obad 12]

5He who mocks the poor insults their Maker;

whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.

5Anyone who laughs at those who are poor makes fun of their Maker.

Anyone who is happy when others suffer will be punished.