Proverbs 17:5

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He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
World English Bible (WEB)
Whoso mocketh{H3932}{(H8802)} the poor{H7326}{(H8802)} reproacheth{H2778}{(H8765)} his Maker{H6213}{(H8802)}: and he that is glad{H8056} at calamities{H343} shall not be unpunished{H5352}{(H8735)}.
Strong's King James
Him mocking the poor taunts his Maker, Him happy at disaster won't go free.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
Whoso is mocking at the poor Hath reproached his Maker, Whoso is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.
Young's Literal Translation

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