Proverbs 19:29 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!

English ASV

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.

English Amplified

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, and stripes for the backs of [self-confident] fools. [Isa. 32:6.]

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, and stripes for the backs of [self-confident] fools. [Isa. 32:6.]

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish.

English EASY 2024

People who laugh at what is right will receive their punishment. Fools will be beaten, as they deserve.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

People who show no respect for anything must be brought to justice. You must punish such fools.

Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

A conceited fool is sure to get a beating.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Punishments are set for mockers and beatings for the backs of fools.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

English KJV 1611

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

English LSB

Judgments are established for scoffers, And beatings for the back of fools.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And blows for the back of fools.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Rods are prepared for the arrogant, and blows for the backs of fools.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Those who make fun of others will be judged. Foolish people will be punished.

English NIV

Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

English NKJ 1982

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.

English NLT

Mockers will be punished, and the backs of fools will be beaten.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and flogging for the backs of fools.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Judgment is waiting for those who mock the truth, and foolish living invites a beating.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and flogging for the backs of fools.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Mockers and rebels shall be severely punished.

English Tyndale 1537

Punishments are ordained for the scornful, and stripes for fools' backs.

Proverbs 19:29 — Compare Translations