Proverbs 19:29
Proverbs 19:29 The Message (MSG)
The irreverent have to learn reverence the hard way; only a slap in the face brings fools to attention.
Proverbs 19:29 King James Version (KJV)
Judgments are prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools.
Proverbs 19:29 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And blows for the back of fools.
Proverbs 19:29 New Century Version (NCV)
People who make fun of wisdom will be punished, and the backs of foolish people will be beaten.
Proverbs 19:29 American Standard Version (ASV)
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
Proverbs 19:29 New International Version (NIV)
Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 19:29 New King James Version (NKJV)
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.
Proverbs 19:29 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of [thickheaded] fools.
Proverbs 19:29 New Living Translation (NLT)
Punishment is made for mockers, and the backs of fools are made to be beaten.