NET Bible
"Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge."
— Proverbs 19:25, NET Bible
“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.”
“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.”
What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar.
Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.
The sluggard has plunged his hand into the dish, and he will not even bring it back to his mouth!
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 one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
A crooked witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.