King James Version
"Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge."
— Proverbs 19:25, King James Version
“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.”
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.