Proverbs 17:5
Modern English Version
5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker,
and he who is glad at calamities will not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker:
and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:11
Modern English Version
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;
therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:11
Authorized (King James) Version
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion:
therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:13
Modern English Version
13 Whoever rewards evil for good,
evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 17:13
Authorized (King James) Version
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good,
evil shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 17:26
Modern English Version
26 Also to punish the just is not good,
nor to strike princes for their uprightness.
Proverbs 17:26
Authorized (King James) Version
26 Also to punish the just is not good,
nor to strike princes for equity.
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