Proverbs 19:25
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
In context
23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27 If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
- KJV King James Version
- Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
- WEB World English Bible
- Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.