Proverbs 19:25
World English Bible (WEB)
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
In context
23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
24 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27 If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, 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.
- 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.