Proverbs 17:5-6
Proverbs 17:5-6 King James Version (KJV)
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: And he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
Proverbs 17:5-6 The Message (MSG)
Whoever mocks poor people insults their Creator; gloating over misfortune is a punishable crime. Old people are distinguished by grandchildren; children take pride in their parents.
Proverbs 17:5-6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished. Grandchildren are the crown of old men, And the glory of sons is their fathers.
Proverbs 17:5-6 New Century Version (NCV)
Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker; whoever enjoys someone’s trouble will be punished. Old people are proud of their grandchildren, and children are proud of their parents.
Proverbs 17:5-6 American Standard Version (ASV)
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished. Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
Proverbs 17:5-6 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished. Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.
Proverbs 17:5-6 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished. Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.
Proverbs 17:5-6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Whoever mocks the poor taunts his Maker, And he who rejoices at [another’s] disaster will not go unpunished. [Job 31:29; Prov 14:31; Obad 12] Grandchildren are the crown of aged men, And the glory of children is their fathers [who live godly lives]. [Ps 127:3; 128:3]
Proverbs 17:5-6 New Living Translation (NLT)
Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished. Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.
Proverbs 17:5-6 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Mock the poor, will you? You insult your Creator every time you do! If you make fun of others’ misfortune, you’d better watch out—your punishment is on its way. Grandparents have the crowning glory of life: grandchildren! And it’s only proper for children to take pride in their parents.