Proverbs 19:29
Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
In context
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 19:29 in the KJV
Judgments are prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 19:29 in the ESV
Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools.