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Proverbs 19:28

World English Bible

A corrupt witness mocks justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

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Proverbs 19:28 in other translations

A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

Proverbs 19:28 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 19:28 in context

  1. 26He who robs his father and drives away his mother,
    is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
  2. 27If you stop listening to instruction, my son,
    you will stray from the words of knowledge.
  3. 28A corrupt witness mocks justice,
    and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
  4. 29Penalties are prepared for scoffers,
    and beatings for the backs of fools.