Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Holman Bible
rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
A Conservative Version
Smite a scoffer, and a simple man will learn prudence. And reprove him who has understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
American Standard Version
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Amplified
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.
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.
Darby Translation
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
Julia Smith Translation
Thou shalt strike him mocking, and the simple will be crafty: and reprove to him understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
King James 2000
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The scoffer you shall strike, and the simple, may they learn prudence, and reprove the intelligent [and] he will gain knowledge.
Modern King James verseion
Strike a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove one who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
If thou smitest a scornful person, the ignorant shall take better heed; and if thou reprovest one that hath understanding, he will be the wiser.
NET Bible
Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.
New Heart English Bible
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
The Emphasized Bible
The scoffer, thou shalt smite, and, the simple, will beware, but correct a man of intelligence - he will understand teaching.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
Themes
Knowledge » Who will understand knowledge
Punishment » Design of » To secure obedience
Rebuke » The reward for rebuking a wise man
Reproof » The reward for reproving a wise man
Reproof » Leads to » Knowledge
Scorn » The time when a scorner is punished
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Profit by the correction of others
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 19:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Foolish Son Brings Ruin To Others
24 The lazy person buries his hand in his dish and doesn't bother to bring it back to his mouth. 25 If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding. 26 Whoever mistreats his father and alienates his mother is a son who brings both shame and disrespect.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 21:11
When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Deuteronomy 13:11
Then all Israel will hear about it, be afraid, and won't do this evil thing again among you.
Deuteronomy 21:21
Then all the men of his city are to stone him with boulders so that he dies. This is how you will remove this evil from among you. Then all Israel will hear of it and will be afraid."
Proverbs 9:8-10
Don't rebuke a mocker or he will hate you. Rebuke a wise person, and he will love you.
Proverbs 15:5
A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.
Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool.
Revelation 3:19
I correct and discipline those whom I love, so be serious and repent!