Proverbs 19:27-29

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²⁷Cease not, O my son, to hear instruction, and be not ignorant of the words of knowledge.

²⁸An unjust witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

²⁹Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools.

Proverbs 19:27-29

New International Version

²⁷Stop listening to instruction, my son,^(A)
and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.^(B)

²⁹Penalties are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.^(C)

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

New International Version (NIV)