Bible verse
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
Proverbs 19:28 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 19.
24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27 If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
KJV
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
ASV
A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
ERV
A worthless witness mocketh at judgment: and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
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