Proverbs 19:29

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Judgments are in store for scorners and blows for the backs of fools.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Judgments{H8201} are prepared{H3559} for scorners{H3887}, and stripes{H4112} for the back{H1460} of fools{H3684}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Proverbs 26:3

  • ¶ A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

Proverbs 10:13

  • ¶ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding.

Proverbs 9:12

  • If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but [if] thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear [it].

Hebrews 12:6

  • For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

2 Peter 3:3

  • ¶ Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

2 Peter 3:7

  • But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

Proverbs 18:6

  • ¶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

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Commentary for Proverbs 19:29

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H8201
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שֶׁפֶט
    Transliteration: shepheṭ
    Pronunciation: sheh'-fet
    Description: from שָׁפַט; a sentence, i.e. infliction; judgment.
  2. Strong's Number: H3559
    There are 210 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כּוּן
    Transliteration: kûwn
    Pronunciation: koon
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous); certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed.
  3. Strong's Number: H3887
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לוּץ
    Transliteration: lûwts
    Pronunciation: loots
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede; ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.
  4. Strong's Number: H4112
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מַהֲלֻמָּה
    Transliteration: mahălummâh
    Pronunciation: mah-hal-oom-maw'
    Description: from הָלַם; a blow; stripe, stroke.
  5. Strong's Number: H1460
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: גֵּו
    Transliteration: gêv
    Pronunciation: gave
    Description: from גָּאָה (corresponding to גַב); the back; by analogy, the middle; [phrase] among, back, body.
  6. Strong's Number: H3684
    There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כְּסִיל
    Transliteration: kᵉçîyl
    Pronunciation: kes-eel'
    Description: from כָּסַל; properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly; fool(-ish).