Proverbs 19:28
World English Bible (WEB)
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
In context
26 He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27 If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
29 Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 19:28 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
- KJV King James Version
- An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A worthless witness scorneth judgment, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A witness of Belial scorneth judgment, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.
- WBS Webster Bible
- An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.