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Proverbs 19:25

World English Bible

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

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Proverbs 19:25 in other translations

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

Proverbs 19:25 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 19:25 in context

  1. 23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment;
    he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
  2. 24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
    he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
  3. 25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
  4. 26He who robs his father and drives away his mother,
    is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
  5. 27If you stop listening to instruction, my son,
    you will stray from the words of knowledge.