Proverbs 19:25
“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprooue one that hath vnderstanding, and he will vnderstand knowledge.”
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Proverbs 19:25 Context
23The feare of the Lord tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall abide satisfied: he shall not be visited with euill. 24A slouthfull man hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not so much as bring it to his mouth againe. 25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprooue one that hath vnderstanding, and he will vnderstand knowledge. 26He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a sonne that causeth shame, and bringeth reproch. 27Cease, my sonne, to heare the instruction, that causeth to erre from the words of knowledge.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:25
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
- King James Version
Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, `and' he will understand knowledge.
- American Standard Version (1901)
When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
- Basic English Bible
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
- Darby Bible
Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
- Webster's Bible
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
- World English Bible
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
- Youngs Literal Bible
When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; and when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:25
19:25 Scorner - An obstinate and impudent transgressor. Simple - Who sin thro' ignorance, being possibly drawn to it by the scorner's evil counsel or example. Reprove - A verbal reproof will be more effectual for his reformation, than the severest punishments will be to a scorner.