SinaiProverbs 19:25
American Standard Version
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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Proverbs 19:25 in other translations
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25 in context
- 23The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
- 24The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
- 25Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
- 26He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
- 27Cease, my son, to hear instruction Only to err from the words of knowledge.