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Proverbs 19:29
29Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of [thickheaded] fools.
Proverbs 19:29 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
- New International Version (NIV)Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.
Context of Proverbs 19:29
27Cease listening, my son, to instruction and discipline And you will stray from the words of knowledge. 28A wicked and worthless witness mocks justice, And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity. Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of [thickheaded] fools.
Read all of Proverbs 19Proverbs 19:29 word by word
נָכ֣וֹנוּ לַלֵּצִ֣ים שְׁפָטִ֑ים וּ֝מַהֲלֻמ֗וֹת לְגֵ֣ו כְּסִילִֽים׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 19:29
- Proverbs 3:34Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners, Yet He gives His grace [His undeserved favor] to the humble [those who give up self-importance].
- Proverbs 9:12If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit]; If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.
- Isaiah 28:22Now do not carry on as scoffers, Or the bands which bind you will be made stronger; For I have heard from the Lord God of hosts [a decree] Of decisive destruction on all the earth.
- Isaiah 29:20For the tyrant will come to an end and the scorner will be finished, Indeed all who are intent on doing evil will be cut off—
- Acts 13:40Therefore be careful, so that the thing spoken of in the [writings of the] Prophets does not come upon you:
- 2 Peter 3:3First of all, know [without any doubt] that mockers will come in the last days with their mocking, following after their own human desires
- Proverbs 7:22Suddenly he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter [not knowing the outcome], Or as one in stocks going to the correction [to be given] to a fool,
- Proverbs 10:13On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found, But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
- Proverbs 17:10A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
- Proverbs 26:3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the backs of fools [who refuse to learn].
- Hebrews 12:6For the Lord disciplines and corrects those whom He loves, And He punishes every son whom He receives and welcomes [to His heart].”
Commentaries on Proverbs 19:29
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 29Stripes for the back of fools - Profane and wicked men expose themselves to the punishments denounced against such by just laws. Avoid, therefore, both their company and their end.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 29Verse 29 The unbelief of man shall not make God's threatenings of no effect. Christ himself, when bearing sins not his own, was not spared. Justice and judgment took hold of our blessed Surety; and will God spare obstinate sinners?Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2929. Their punishment is sure, fixed, and ready (compare Pr 3:34; 10:13).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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