Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. New Living Translation Punishment is made for mockers, and the backs of fools are made to be beaten. English Standard Version Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools. Berean Standard Bible Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. King James Bible Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. New King James Version Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools. New American Standard Bible Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools. NASB 1995 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And blows for the back of fools. NASB 1977 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And blows for the back of fools. Legacy Standard Bible Judgments are established for scoffers, And beatings for the back of fools. Amplified Bible Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of [thickheaded] fools. Christian Standard Bible Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. Holman Christian Standard Bible Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. American Standard Version Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools. Contemporary English Version A stupid fool should expect to be punished. English Revised Version Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. GOD'S WORD® Translation Punishments are set for mockers and beatings for the backs of fools. Good News Translation A conceited fool is sure to get a beating. International Standard Version Condemnation is appropriate for mockers, just as beatings are for the backs of fools. Majority Standard Bible Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. NET Bible Judgments are prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools. New Heart English Bible Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools. Webster's Bible Translation Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. World English Bible Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionJudgments have been prepared for scorners, "" And stripes for the back of fools! Young's Literal Translation Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools! Smith's Literal Translation Judgment was prepared for those mocking, and blows for the back of the foolish. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJudgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools. Catholic Public Domain Version Judgments are prepared for those who ridicule. And striking hammers are prepared for the bodies of the foolish. New American Bible Rods are prepared for scoffers, and blows for the backs of fools. New Revised Standard Version Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and flogging for the backs of fools. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGrief is prepared for those who scoff at justice, and a scourge for foolish people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Pains are prepared for those that are loud in judgment, and affliction for foolish people. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Judgments are prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools. Brenton Septuagint Translation Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Man of Integrity…28A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity. 29Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. Cross References Proverbs 21:11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge. Proverbs 10:13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment. Proverbs 26:3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! Proverbs 17:10 A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool. Proverbs 22:10 Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease. Proverbs 9:7-8 He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. / Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Proverbs 15:12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise. Proverbs 14:3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 15:5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. Matthew 23:33 You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell? Luke 12:47-48 That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. Hebrews 10:29 How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace? Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. 2 Peter 2:9 if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment. Treasury of Scripture Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. judgements Proverbs 3:34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. Proverbs 9:12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. Isaiah 28:22 Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth. and Proverbs 7:22 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; Proverbs 10:13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. Proverbs 17:10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. Jump to Previous Backs Beatings Blows Condemnation Flogging Foolish Fools Judgments Mockers Prepared Pride Ready Rods Scoffers Scorners StripesJump to Next Backs Beatings Blows Condemnation Flogging Foolish Fools Judgments Mockers Prepared Pride Ready Rods Scoffers Scorners StripesProverbs 19 1. Life and ConductJudgments are prepared for mockers This phrase highlights the certainty of divine justice. In biblical context, "mockers" are those who scorn wisdom and reject God's instruction. The Hebrew term often implies arrogance and a deliberate refusal to heed correction. Throughout Proverbs, mockers are contrasted with the wise, who fear the Lord (Proverbs 1:7). The preparation of judgments suggests that God has ordained consequences for such behavior, aligning with the biblical principle that God is just and will not be mocked (Galatians 6:7). Historically, mockers were often those who opposed the prophets and God's messengers, as seen in the accounts of Elijah and Elisha. This phrase serves as a warning that divine retribution is inevitable for those who persist in their scorn. and beatings for the backs of fools Persons / Places / Events 1. MockersIndividuals who scorn or ridicule others, often showing contempt for wisdom and instruction. In the biblical context, mockers are those who reject God's teachings and live in opposition to His ways. 2. Fools In Proverbs, fools are those who lack wisdom and understanding, often making poor choices and rejecting the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. 3. Judgments Refers to the consequences or punishments that are divinely or socially ordained for those who act wickedly or foolishly. 4. Beatings A form of physical punishment that symbolizes correction or discipline for those who persist in folly. Teaching Points The Consequences of Mockery and FollyMockers and fools face inevitable consequences. This verse serves as a warning that actions contrary to God's wisdom lead to judgment and discipline. The Role of Discipline in Spiritual Growth Discipline, though unpleasant, is necessary for growth and correction. It is a tool used by God to bring individuals back to the path of righteousness. The Importance of Seeking Wisdom To avoid the fate of mockers and fools, one must actively seek wisdom and understanding, aligning one's life with God's teachings. The Fear of the Lord as a Foundation The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Reverence for God and His commandments is essential to avoid the pitfalls of mockery and folly.(29) Judgments are prepared for scorners.--(Comp. Proverbs 19:25.) Fools.--See above on Proverbs 1:22. Verse 29. - Judgments are prepared for scorners (see on ver. 25). The judgments here are those inflicted by the providence of God, as in Proverbs 3:34. Scorners may deride and affect to scorn the judgments of God and man, but they are warned that retribution awaits them. And stripes for the back of fools; Vulgate, Et mallei percutientes stultorum corporibus (comp. Proverbs 10:13: 26:3). We had the word here rendered "stripes" (מַהַלוּמות mahalumoth) in Proverbs 18:6. The certainty of punishment in the case of transgressors is a truth often insisted on even by heathens. Examples will occur to all readers, from the old Greek oracle, Οὐδεὶς ἀνθρώπων ἀδικῶν τίσιν οὐκ ἀποτίσει, to Horace's "Raro antecedentem scelestum," etc. (See on Proverbs 20:30, where, however, the punishment is of human infliction.)
Hebrew Judgmentsשְׁפָטִ֑ים (šə·p̄ā·ṭîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8201: A sentence, infliction are prepared נָכ֣וֹנוּ (nā·ḵō·w·nū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3559: To be erect for mockers, לַלֵּצִ֣ים (lal·lê·ṣîm) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3887: Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker and beatings וּ֝מַהֲלֻמ֗וֹת (ū·ma·hă·lu·mō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4112: Strokes, blows for the backs לְגֵ֣ו (lə·ḡêw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1460: The back, the middle of fools. כְּסִילִֽים׃ (kə·sî·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool Links Proverbs 19:29 NIVProverbs 19:29 NLT Proverbs 19:29 ESV Proverbs 19:29 NASB Proverbs 19:29 KJV Proverbs 19:29 BibleApps.com Proverbs 19:29 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 19:29 Chinese Bible Proverbs 19:29 French Bible Proverbs 19:29 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 19:29 Penalties are prepared for scoffers and beatings (Prov. Pro Pr) |
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