Proverbs 19:28

New International Reader's Version

A dishonest witness makes fun of what is right. The mouths of those who do wrong gulp down evil.

Cross References

1 Kings 16:27

The other events of Omri’s rule are written down. Everything he did and the things he accomplished are written in the official records of the kings of Israel.

1 Kings 21:10

But put two worthless and evil men in seats across from him. Have them bring charges that he has cursed God and the king. Then take him out of the city. Kill him by throwing stones at him.”

1 Kings 21:13

Then two worthless and evil men came and sat across from him. They brought charges against Naboth in front of the people. The two men said, “Naboth has cursed God and the king.” So they took him outside the city. They killed him by throwing stones at him.

Job 15:16

So he’ll certainly find fault with human beings. After all, they are evil and sinful. They drink up evil as if it were water.

Job 34:7

Is there anyone like Job? He accuses God as easily as he drinks water.

Psalm 10:11

Sinful people say to themselves, “God will never notice. He covers his face. He never sees us.”

Psalm 10:5

Everything always goes well for him. So he is proud. He doesn’t want to have anything to do with God’s laws. He makes fun of all his enemies.

Proverbs 15:14

A heart that understands what is right looks for knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people feed on what is foolish.

Proverbs 16:27

A worthless person plans to do evil things. Their words are like a burning fire.

Proverbs 19:27

My son, if you stop listening to what I teach you, you will wander away from the words of knowledge.

Hosea 4:8

They live off the sins of my people. And they want them to keep on sinning.