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
American Standard Version
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker;
And he that is glad at calamity 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
American Standard Version
11 [a]An evil man seeketh only rebellion;
Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:11 Or, A rebellious man (Hebrew Rebellion) seeketh only evil
Proverbs 17:13
Modern English Version
13 Whoever rewards evil for good,
evil will not depart from his house.
Proverbs 17:13
American Standard 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
American Standard Version
26 Also to [a]punish the righteous is not good,
Nor to smite the noble for their uprightness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:26 Or, fine
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