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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Aparejados están juicios para los escarnecedores, y azotes para los cuerpos de los insensatos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

A los insolentes les espera el castigo, y a la espalda de los necios los azotes.

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