Proverbs 19:29 - Compare All Versions

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The irreverent have to learn reverence the hard way; only a slap in the face brings fools to attention.

Judgments are prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools.

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And blows for the back of fools.

People who make fun of wisdom will be punished, and the backs of foolish people will be beaten.

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.

Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of [thickheaded] fools. [Is 32:6]

Punishment is made for mockers, and the backs of fools are made to be beaten.

Judgment is waiting for those who mock the truth, and foolish living invites a beating.

Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools.