Proverbs 19:27-29

New Living Translation

²⁷If you stop listening to instruction, my child,
you will turn your back on knowledge.

²⁸A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice;
the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.

²⁹Punishment is made for mockers,
and the backs of fools are made to be beaten.

Proverbs 19:27-29

New International Version

²⁷Stop listening to instruction, my son,^(A)
and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.^(B)

²⁹Penalties are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.^(C)

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)