Catholic Public Domain Version
"When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline. "
— Proverbs 19:25, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”
“Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. ”
“Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.”
“Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.”
“The wicked man being scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man, he will understand discipline.”
“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.”
“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”
An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man.
The fear of the Lord is unto life. And he shall linger in plentitude, without being visited by disaster.
The lazy conceals his hand under his arm, and he will not so much as bring it to his mouth.
When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline.
Whoever afflicts his father and flees from his mother is disreputable and unhappy.
Son, do not cease listening to doctrine, and do not be ignorant of the sermons of knowledge.
An unjust witness ridicules judgment. And the mouth of the impious devours iniquity.