Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 19:28
“An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 19:28 Context
25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. 26He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. 27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. 28An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. 29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
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Translation Details for Proverbs 19:28
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
Other Translations for Proverbs 19:28
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 19:28
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:28
19:28 Scorneth - Hath no reverence to the place of justice, nor to the presence of God there. Devoureth - Utters it with greediness and delight.
An vngodly witnesse scorneth iudgement: and the mouth of the wicked deuoureth iniquitie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A rascally witness makes a mockery of justice, And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A good-for-nothing witness makes sport of the judge's decision: and the mouth of evil-doers sends out evil like a stream.
- Basic English Bible
A witness of Belial scorneth judgment, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.
- Darby Bible
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
- Webster's Bible
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
- World English Bible
A worthless witness scorneth judgment, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
- Youngs Literal Bible
An ungodly witness mocketh at right; and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible