Proverbs 19:25
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.In other versions
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, `and' he will understand knowledge.
ASV
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.
BBE
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
DBY
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
WEB
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
YLT
Strike a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
ENG
Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
WBT
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
BSB
In context
23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.