Proverbs 19:27-29
King James Version
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
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.
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Proverbs 19:27-29
New International Version
27 Stop listening to instruction, my son,(A)
and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.(B)
29 Penalties are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.(C)
Proverbs 19:27-29
New King James Version
27 Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers,
(B)And beatings for the backs of fools.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:28 Lit. witness of Belial, worthless witness
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