Proverbs 19:25


Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent;
Reprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.

Proverbs 21:11


When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;
But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Deuteronomy 13:11

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

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then all the men of his city shall stone him to death; so you shall remove the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear of it and be afraid.

Proverbs 9:8-10


Do not correct a scoffer [who foolishly ridicules and takes no responsibility for his error] or he will hate you;
Correct a wise man [who learns from his error], and he will love you.

Proverbs 15:5


A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.

Proverbs 17:10


A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I [dearly and tenderly] love, I rebuke and discipline [showing them their faults and instructing them]; so be enthusiastic and repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, your sinful behavior—seek God’s will].

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Smite

Proverbs 21:11

When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;
But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Deuteronomy 13:11
Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you.
Deuteronomy 21:21
Then all the men of his city shall stone him to death; so you shall remove the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear of it and be afraid.

Reprove

Proverbs 9:9

Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.
Proverbs 15:5

A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Proverbs 17:10

A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Revelation 3:19
Those whom I [dearly and tenderly] love, I rebuke and discipline [showing them their faults and instructing them]; so be enthusiastic and repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, your sinful behavior—seek God’s will].

General references

Deuteronomy 13:11
Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you.