Proverbs 19:25
What does Proverbs 19:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 19:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949When 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The wicked man being scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man, he will understand discipline.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 9:8
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
- Deuteronomy 21:21
And all the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
- Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
- Deuteronomy 13:11
And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is in the midst of thee.
- Proverbs 21:11
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
- Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
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