28 A rascally witness makes a mockery of justice,
And the mouth of the wicked [a](A)spreads iniquity.
29 [b]Judgments are prepared for (B)scoffers,
And (C)blows for the back of fools.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:28 Or swallows
  2. Proverbs 19:29 Gr Rods

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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