Proverbs 19:25
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.”
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“Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 19:25 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 13:11Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you.
- Deuteronomy 21:21Then 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.
- Proverbs 1:5let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
- Proverbs 9:8Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
- Proverbs 15:5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
- Proverbs 17:10A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
- Proverbs 21:11When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
- Revelation 3:19Those I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
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