Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:5
American Standard Version
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; `And' he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Amplified® Bible
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker, and he who is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent {or} go unpunished.
Contemporary English Version
By insulting the poor, you insult your Creator. You will be punished if you make fun of someone in trouble.
Darby English Version
Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
Good News Bible
If you make fun of poor people, you insult the God who made them. You will be punished if you take pleasure in someone's misfortune.
King James Version
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
New American Standard Bible
He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
New International Version
He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker;
whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.
New King James Version
He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;
He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
Revised Standard Version
He who mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is mocking at the poor Hath reproached his Maker, Whoso is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.
