Proverbs 17:5
Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
In context
2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. 3 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts. 4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished. 6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. 7 Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. 8 A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 17:5 in the KJV
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: And he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 17:5 in the NIV
Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.