28 An unprincipled witness desecrates justice;
    the mouths of the wicked spew malice.

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

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

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

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