Proverbs 19:29
What does Proverbs 19:29 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 19:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish.
Context
v.28A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
v.29This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 29:20
For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scoffer ceaseth, and all they that watch for iniquity are cut off;
- 2 Peter 3:3
knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,
- Isaiah 28:22
Now therefore be ye not scoffers, lest your bonds be made strong; for a decree of destruction have I heard from the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, upon the whole earth.
- Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
- Proverbs 9:12
If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.
- Proverbs 26:3
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
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