Proverbs 19:28
A corrupt witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
In context
25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge. 26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace. 27 Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. 28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil. 29 Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 19:28 in the KJV
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: And the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 19:28 in the ESV
A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.