Proverbs 17:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
Whoso mocks the poor reproaches his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:5 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 17:5 say?
Proverbs 17:5 in modern King James wording reads: "Whoso mocks the poor reproaches his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished."
Where is Proverbs 17:5 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 17:5 is verse 5 of chapter 17 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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