Proverbs 19:25 “Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man…”

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.

Darby Translation

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.

Young's Literal Translation

A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.

Bible in Basic English

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.

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Cross references

“Smite”

Proverbs 21:11 Deuteronomy 13:11 Deuteronomy 21:21

Proverbs 21:11 · BSB

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

Deuteronomy 13:11 · BSB

Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you.

Deuteronomy 21:21 · BSB

Then all the men of his city will stone him to death. So you must purge the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear and be afraid.

“reprove”

Proverbs 17:10 Proverbs 15:5 Revelation 3:19 Proverbs 9:9 Proverbs 9:10

Proverbs 17:10 · BSB

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

Proverbs 15:5 · BSB

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Revelation 3:19 · BSB

Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

Proverbs 9:9 · BSB

Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

Proverbs 9:10 · BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Also

Proverbs 9:8–10

Proverbs 9:8–10 · BSB

Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

24The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.

26He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

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