Proverbs 19:26-28

New International Version

²⁶Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother^(A)
is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

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

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

Proverbs 19:26-28

English Standard Version

²⁶He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother
    is ^(A)a son who brings shame and reproach.
²⁷Cease to hear instruction, my son,
    ^(B)and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
²⁸A worthless witness mocks at justice,
    and the mouth of the wicked ^(C)devours iniquity.

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Proverbs 19:26-28

New American Standard Bible

²⁶He ^(A)who assaults his father and drives his mother away
Is a shameful and disgraceful son.
²⁷Stop listening, my son, to discipline,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
²⁸A worthless witness makes a mockery of justice,
And the mouth of the wicked ^[a]^(B)swallows wrongdoing.