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whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: <i>and</i> he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; One who rejoices at disaster will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at disaster will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Whoever mocks the poor taunts his Maker, And he who rejoices at [another’s] disaster will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker, and one who rejoices over calamity will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker, and one who rejoices over calamity will not go unpunished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />By insulting the poor, you insult your Creator. You will be punished if you make fun of someone in trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker. Whoever is happy [to see someone's] distress will not escape punishment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their maker, and whoever is happy about disaster will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who mocks the poor insults his Creator; whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is mocking at the poor "" Has reproached his Maker, "" Whoever is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whoso is mocking at the poor Hath reproached his Maker, Whoso is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He mocking to the poor one reproached him making him: and he rejoicing at misfortune shall not be unpunished.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that despiseth the poor, reproacheth his Maker; and he that rejoiceth at another man's ruin, shall not be unpunished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever despises the poor rebukes his Maker. And whoever rejoices in the ruin of another will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever mocks the poor reviles their Maker; whoever rejoices in their misfortune will not go unpunished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who are glad at calamity will not go unpunished.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who mocks the poor provokes his Maker; and he who is glad at calamity shall not be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He that laughs against the poor angers his Creator, and he that rejoices at ruin will not be spared.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Whoso mocketh the poor blasphemeth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He that laughs at the poor provokes him that made him; and he that rejoices at the destruction of another shall not be held guiltless: but he that has compassion shall find mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/17-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=3330" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/17.htm">Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3932.htm" title="3932: lō·‘êḡ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To mock, deride, stammer. A primitive root; to deride; by implication to speak unintelligibly.">He who mocks</a> <a href="/hebrew/7326.htm" title="7326: lā·rāš (Prep-l, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be in want or poor. A primitive root; to be destitute.">the poor</a> <a href="/hebrew/2778.htm" title="2778: ḥê·rêp̄ (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter.">insults</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śê·hū (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">their Maker;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8056.htm" title="8056: śā·mê·aḥ (Adj-ms) -- Glad, joyful, merry. From samach; blithe or gleeful.">whoever gloats</a> <a href="/hebrew/343.htm" title="343: lə·’êḏ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Distress, calamity. From the same as 'uwd; oppression; by implication misfortune, ruin.">over calamity</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5352.htm" title="5352: yin·nā·qeh (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be empty or clean. A primitive root; to be clean; by implication to be bare, i.e. Extirpated.">go unpunished.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-6.htm">James 2:6-7</a></span><br />But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court? / Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a></span><br />But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Luke 6:20-21</a></span><br />Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. / Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a></span><br />And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-1.htm">James 5:1-6</a></span><br />Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">1 Corinthians 4:7</a></span><br />For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-29.htm">Job 31:29</a></span><br />If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Psalm 35:15-16</a></span><br />But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing. / Like godless jesters at a feast, they gnashed their teeth at me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-33.htm">Psalm 69:33</a></span><br />For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-14.htm">Isaiah 3:14-15</a></span><br />The LORD brings this charge against the elders and leaders of His people: “You have devoured the vineyard; the plunder of the poor is in your houses. / Why do you crush My people and grind the faces of the poor?” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-17.htm">Isaiah 41:17</a></span><br />The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.</p><p class="hdg">mocketh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm">Proverbs 14:21,31</a></b></br> He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy <i>is</i> he… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-9.htm">Psalm 69:9</a></b></br> For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></b></br> But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels <i>of compassion</i> from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?</p><p class="hdg">and</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Proverbs 24:17,18</a></b></br> Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-29.htm">Job 31:29</a></b></br> If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/17-16.htm">Jeremiah 17:16</a></b></br> As for me, I have not hastened from <i>being</i> a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was <i>right</i> before thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Acquitted</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Blasphemeth</a> <a href="/psalms/141-5.htm">Calamities</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm">Calamity</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Contempt</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-4.htm">Disaster</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Free</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Held</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-2.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Insults</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Maker</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-30.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Mocketh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">Mocking</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Mocks</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-29.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-31.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/psalms/102-8.htm">Reproached</a> <a href="/psalms/119-42.htm">Reproaches</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Reproacheth</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-2.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Shows</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-13.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Taunts</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-28.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Unpunished</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/19-5.htm">Acquitted</a> <a href="/matthew/9-3.htm">Blasphemeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-22.htm">Calamities</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-20.htm">Calamity</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-3.htm">Contempt</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Disaster</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-5.htm">Free</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-22.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-5.htm">Held</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-15.htm">Innocent</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-10.htm">Insults</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-2.htm">Maker</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-28.htm">Mocketh</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-22.htm">Mocking</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-28.htm">Mocks</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-23.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-18.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-22.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-23.htm">Reproached</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">Reproaches</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">Reproacheth</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-3.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-3.htm">Shows</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-28.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-15.htm">Taunts</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-11.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-5.htm">Unpunished</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/17-1.htm">Contrasts between the Righteous and the Wicked</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase emphasizes the inherent dignity and worth of every person, as all are made in the image of God (<a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a>). The poor, often marginalized in society, are under God's special care and protection, as seen in numerous scriptures (e.g., <a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Psalm 12:5</a>, <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Proverbs 14:31</a>). The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a strong emphasis on community and mutual support, and mocking the poor would disrupt this social harmony. The biblical law provided for the poor through gleaning laws (<a href="/leviticus/19-9.htm">Leviticus 19:9-10</a>) and the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25), reflecting God's heart for justice and provision. This phrase also connects to the teachings of Jesus, who identified with the poor and marginalized (<a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a>).<p><b>whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.</b><br>Gloating over another's misfortune reveals a heart lacking compassion and empathy, qualities highly valued in biblical teaching. The historical context of the Proverbs often addresses the moral and ethical behavior expected within the community of God's people. This phrase warns against schadenfreude, the pleasure derived from another's suffering, which is contrary to the love and mercy God desires (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). The principle of divine justice is evident here, as God promises that such attitudes will not escape His notice or judgment. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that God is just and will hold individuals accountable for their actions (<a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6-8</a>). The warning serves as a reminder of the eventual divine retribution for those who take pleasure in the downfall of others, echoing the sentiment found in <a href="/obadiah/1-12.htm">Obadiah 1:12-13</a>, where Edom is condemned for rejoicing over Israel's calamity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_poor.htm">The Poor</a></b><br>Individuals who are economically disadvantaged or lacking in resources. In biblical times, the poor were often marginalized and vulnerable.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_maker.htm">The Maker</a></b><br>Refers to God, the Creator of all people, emphasizing His role as the ultimate authority and protector of the poor.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mocker.htm">The Mocker</a></b><br>A person who ridicules or scorns others, particularly those who are less fortunate.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/calamity.htm">Calamity</a></b><br>A disastrous event or situation that causes great distress or suffering.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_punished.htm">The Punished</a></b><br>Those who face consequences for their actions, particularly for mocking or gloating over others' misfortunes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_all_as_god's_creation.htm">Respect for All as God's Creation</a></b><br>Recognize that mocking the poor is an insult to God, who created all people in His image. Our treatment of others should reflect our reverence for God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/compassion_over_condescension.htm">Compassion Over Condescension</a></b><br>Instead of gloating over others' misfortunes, Christians are called to show compassion and empathy, understanding that we are all susceptible to life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_mockery.htm">Consequences of Mockery</a></b><br>The Bible warns that those who mock or gloat will face consequences. This serves as a reminder to guard our hearts and actions against pride and insensitivity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_love.htm">Reflecting Christ's Love</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are to embody His love and kindness, especially towards those who are vulnerable or suffering.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_generosity.htm">Stewardship and Generosity</a></b><br>We are called to be good stewards of our resources, using them to uplift and support those in need, reflecting God's generosity and care.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_mocking_the_poor_go_unpunished.htm">Proverbs 17:5 suggests God is directly involved in consequences for mocking the poor. How do we reconcile this with observable reality where such mockery often seems unpunished? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_oppressing_the_poor_disrespect_god.htm">Does oppressing the poor disrespect their Creator?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_mocking_god.htm">What is the meaning of mocking God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_bullying.htm">What does the Bible say about bullying?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker.</span>--See above on <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm" title="He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.">Proverbs 14:31</a>.<p><span class= "bld">He that is glad at calamities.</span>--Of enemies. (Comp. <a href="/proverbs/24-18.htm" title="Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.">Proverbs 24:18</a>; <a href="/job/31-29.htm" title="If I rejoice at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him:">Job 31:29</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Whoso mocketh the</span> <span class="cmt_word">poor</span> (see <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Proverbs 14:31</a>, which is nearly identical). <span class="cmt_word">He that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished</span> (<a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Proverbs 11:21</a>; <a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Proverbs 24:17, 18</a>). The particular calamity primarily intended seems to be that which reduces a person to poverty. Delight in others' misfortunes, even those of enemies, is a most detestable form of selfishness and malice. Job, testifying to his own integrity, was thankful to think that he was free from this vice (<a href="/job/31-29.htm">Job 31:29</a>). The Greeks had a name for it, and called it <span class="greek">ἐπιχαιρεκακία</span>, which is used by Aristotle ('Eth. Nic.,' 2:6. 18). The pious author looks for retributive punishment on such spitefulness. The LXX. tries to improve the contrast by resorting a gloss, "He who rejoices at one who perishes shall not go unpunished; but he who hath compassion shall obtain mercy," which is remarkably like Christ's sentence, "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/17-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He who mocks</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹעֵ֣ג</span> <span class="translit">(lō·‘êḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3932.htm">Strong's 3932: </a> </span><span class="str2">To deride, to speak unintelligibly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the poor</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֭רָשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·rāš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7326.htm">Strong's 7326: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be in want or poor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">insults</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵרֵ֣ף</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·rêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2778.htm">Strong's 2778: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their Maker;</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹשֵׂ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whoever gloats</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂמֵ֥חַ</span> <span class="translit">(śā·mê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8056.htm">Strong's 8056: </a> </span><span class="str2">Glad, joyful, merry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over calamity</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֝אֵ֗יד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_343.htm">Strong's 343: </a> </span><span class="str2">Oppression, misfortune, ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">go unpunished.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִנָּקֶֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yin·nā·qeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5352.htm">Strong's 5352: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, clean, to be bare, extirpated</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 17:5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker (Prov. 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