Proverbs 19:29
“Iudgements are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the backe of fooles.”
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Proverbs 19:29 Context
27Cease, my sonne, to heare the instruction, that causeth to erre from the words of knowledge. 28An vngodly witnesse scorneth iudgement: and the mouth of the wicked deuoureth iniquitie. 29Iudgements are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the backe of fooles.
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Other Translations
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
- King James Version
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And blows for the back of fools.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.
- Basic English Bible
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish.
- Darby Bible
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
- Webster's Bible
Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
- World English Bible
Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!
- Youngs Literal Bible
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And blows for the back of fools.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.
- Basic English Bible
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish.
- Darby Bible
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
- Webster's Bible
Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
- World English Bible
Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!
- Youngs Literal Bible
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:29
19:29 Prepared - Although they be deferred for a time, yet they are treasured up for them.