King James Bible
KJVJudgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 19:29 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. | |
World English BibleWEB | Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools! | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. |