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


In Context

22 The desirableness of a man is his kindness, And better is the poor than a liar.

23 The fear of Jehovah is to life, And satisfied he remaineth — he is not charged with evil.

24 The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.

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

26 Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.

27 Cease, my son, to hear instruction — To err from sayings 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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

19:25Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

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 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.