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Proverbs 19:26-28
King James Version
Proverbs 19:26-28
King James Version
26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
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Proverbs 19:26-28
English Standard Version
Proverbs 19:26-28
English Standard Version
26 He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother
is (A)a son who brings shame and reproach.
27 Cease to hear instruction, my son,
(B)and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A worthless witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked (C)devours iniquity.
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