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Proverbs 19:28
A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
Proverbs 19:28 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 19:28 in other translations
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
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In context
25 Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear instruction Only to err from the words of knowledge.
28 A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
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