Bible in Basic English
A good-for-nothing witness makes sport of the judge's decision: and the mouth of evil-doers sends out evil like a stream.
Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.
— Proverbs 19:28-1964, Bible in Basic English
“An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. ”
“A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity. Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools. ”
“A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity. Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.”
“A crooked witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. Penalties have been prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools.”
“An unjust witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools. ”
“An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. ”
When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
He who is violent to his father, driving away his mother, is a son causing shame and a bad name.
A son who no longer gives attention to teaching is turned away from the words of knowledge.
A good-for-nothing witness makes sport of the judge's decision: and the mouth of evil-doers sends out evil like a stream.
Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.