Proverbs 17:5
5 Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.
Other Translations of Proverbs 17:5
King James Version
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
English Standard Version
5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
The Message
5 Whoever mocks poor people, insults their Creator; gloating over misfortune is a punishable crime.
New King James Version
5 He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
New Living Translation
5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.
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Proverbs 24:17
17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,
Other Translations of Proverbs 24:17
King James Version
17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
English Standard Version
17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles,
The Message
17 Don't laugh when your enemy falls; don't crow over his collapse.
New King James Version
17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles;
New Living Translation
17 Don't rejoice when your enemies fall; don't be happy when they stumble.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:17
Commentary on Proverbs 24:17-18
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The pleasure we are apt to take in the troubles of an enemy is forbidden.
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Proverbs 24:18
18 or the Lord will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from them.
Other Translations of Proverbs 24:18
King James Version
18 Lest the Lord see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
English Standard Version
18 lest the Lord see it and be displeased, and turn away his anger from him.
The Message
18 God might see, and become very provoked, and then take pity on his plight.
New King James Version
18 Lest the Lord see it, and it displease Him, And He turn away His wrath from him.
New Living Translation
18 For the Lord will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 24:18
Commentary on Proverbs 24:17-18
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The pleasure we are apt to take in the troubles of an enemy is forbidden.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:5
Commentary on Proverbs 17:5
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Those that laugh at poverty, treat God's providence and precepts with contempt.