Proverbs 19:28
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
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ASV
A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
KJV
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
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8 tagged words| Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|
| עֵ֣ד | 'ed | a witness of | H5707 → |
| בְּ֭לִיַּעַל | Be.li.ya.'al | worthlessness | H1100 → |
| יָלִ֣יץ | ya.Litz | he mocks | H3887 → |
| מִשְׁפָּ֑ט | mish.Pat | justice | H4941 → |
| וּפִ֥י | u.Fi | and [the] mouth of | H6310 → |
| רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים | re.sha.'Im | wicked [people] | H7563 → |
| יְבַלַּע־ | ye.va.la'- | it swallows up | H1104 → |
| אָֽוֶן׃ | 'A.ven | wickedness | H205 → |
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