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Proverbs 19:28–29

28 A rascally witness makes a mockery of justice,

And the mouth of the wicked 1aspreads iniquity.

29 1Judgments are prepared for ascoffers,

And bblows for the back of fools.

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Proverbs 19:28–29 — The New International Version (NIV)

28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice,

and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.

29 Penalties are prepared for mockers,

and beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 19:28–29 — English Standard Version (ESV)

28 A worthless witness mocks at justice,

and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

29 Condemnation is ready for scoffers,

and beating for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 19:28–29 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment:

And the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for scorners,

And stripes for the back of fools.

Proverbs 19:28–29 — New Living Translation (NLT)

28 A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice;

the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.

29 Punishment is made for mockers,

and the backs of fools are made to be beaten.

Proverbs 19:28–29 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

28 A disreputable witness scorns justice,

And the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers,

And beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 19:28–29 — New Century Version (NCV)

28 An evil witness makes fun of fairness,

and wicked people love what is evil.

29 People who make fun of wisdom will be punished,

and the backs of foolish people will be beaten.

Proverbs 19:28–29 — American Standard Version (ASV)

28 A worthless witness mocketh at justice;

And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers,

And stripes for the back of fools.

Proverbs 19:28–29 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

28 A witness of Belial scorneth judgment, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish.

Proverbs 19:28–29 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

28 A worthless witness mocks justice, 

and the mouths of wicked people swallow up trouble. 

29 Punishments are set for mockers 

and beatings for the backs of fools. 

Proverbs 19:28–29 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

28 A worthless witness mocks justice,

and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for mockers,

and beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 19:28–29 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

28 A worthless witness mocks at justice,

and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

29 Condemnation is ready for scoffers,

and flogging for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 19:28–29 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

28 A worthless witness will mock justice,

and the mouth of the wicked will devour iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for the scoffers,

and flogging for the back of fools.

Proverbs 19:28–29 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

28 A dishonest witness makes fun of what is right.

The mouths of those who do wrong gulp down evil.

29 Those who make fun of others will be judged.

Foolish people will be punished.


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