Proverbs 19:25
King James Version (KJV)
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
In context
23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, 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.