28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.

Other Translations of Proverbs 19:28

King James Version

28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

English Standard Version

28 A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

The Message

28 An unprincipled witness desecrates justice; the mouths of the wicked spew malice.

New King James Version

28 A disreputable witness scorns justice, And the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

New Living Translation

28 A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice; the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:28

Commentary on Proverbs 19:28

(Read Proverbs 19:28)

Those are the worst of sinners, who are glad of an opportunity to sin.