Proverbs 19:28-29

Holman Christian Standard Bible

²⁸A worthless witness mocks justice,
and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.^(A)

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

Proverbs 19:28-29

New International Version

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

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

²⁸A ^[a]disreputable witness scorns justice,
And ^(A)the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

²⁹Judgments are prepared for scoffers,
^(B)And beatings for the backs of fools.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)