27 Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

28 A [a]disreputable witness scorns justice,
And (A)the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers,
(B)And beatings for the backs of fools.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:28 Lit. witness of Belial, worthless witness

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

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

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

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