Proverbs 19:28
28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
Other Translations of Proverbs 19:28
King James Version
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
English Standard Version
28 A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
The Message
28 An unprincipled witness desecrates justice; the mouths of the wicked spew malice.
New King James Version
28 A disreputable witness scorns justice, And the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
New Living Translation
28 A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice; the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:28
Commentary on Proverbs 19:28
(Read Proverbs 19:28)
Those are the worst of sinners, who are glad of an opportunity to sin.