Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Penalties are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!