25Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.


In Context

22 That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

23 The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it'shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

24 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25 Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

26 He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

27 Cease, my son, to hear instruction Only to err from the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

19:25Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

19:25The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

19:25smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:25Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

19:25A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.