Proverbs 19:29 “Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fool…”

Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

World English Bible

Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

American Standard Version

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.

Geneva Bible 1599

But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.

Darby Translation

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish.

Young's Literal Translation

Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!

Bible in Basic English

Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.

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Cross references

“Judgments”

Proverbs 9:12 2 Peter 3:3–7 Proverbs 3:34 Isaiah 28:22 Isaiah 29:20 Acts 13:40

Proverbs 9:12 · BSB

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.

2 Peter 3:3–7 · BSB

Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.

Proverbs 3:34 · BSB

He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.

Isaiah 28:22 · BSB

So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.

Isaiah 29:20 · BSB

For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—

Acts 13:40 · BSB

Watch out, then, that what was spoken by the prophets does not happen to you:

“and”

Proverbs 26:3 Proverbs 10:13 Proverbs 17:10 Hebrews 12:6 Proverbs 7:22

Proverbs 26:3 · BSB

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!

Proverbs 10:13 · BSB

Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.

Proverbs 17:10 · BSB

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

Hebrews 12:6 · BSB

For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”

Proverbs 7:22 · BSB

He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,

Also

Proverbs 18:6

Proverbs 18:6 · BSB

A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

28A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

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