Proverbs 19:25
King James Version (KJV)
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
World English Bible (WEB)
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25 Cross References
And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
