Verse Comparison: Proverbs 19:28
American Standard Version
A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
Amplified® Bible
A worthless witness scoffs at justice, and the mouth of the wicked swallows iniquity.
Contemporary English Version
A lying witness makes fun of the court system, and criminals think crime is really delicious.
Darby English Version
A witness of Belial scorneth judgment, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.
Good News Bible
There is no justice where a witness is determined to hurt someone. Wicked people love the taste of evil.
King James Version
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
New American Standard Bible
A rascally witness makes a mockery of justice, And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.
New International Version
A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
New King James Version
A disreputable witness scorns justice,
And the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A rogue witness makes a mockery of justice, And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.
Revised Standard Version
A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
Young's Literal Translation
A worthless witness scorneth judgment, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
