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Proverbs 19:25
KJ21
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove one that hath understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
ASV
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
AMP
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.
AMPC
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will increase in knowledge.
BRG
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
CSB
Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
CEB
Strike someone who scoffs, and a naive person will become clever; correct someone with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.
CJB
If you strike a scorner, the simple will learn to act wisely; if you reprove the intelligent, he will understand what you mean.
CEV
Stupid fools learn good sense by seeing others punished; a sensible person learns by being corrected.
DARBY
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
DRA
The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.
ERV
Punish a rude, arrogant person, and even slow learners will become wiser. But just a little correction is enough to teach a person who has understanding.
EASY
If you beat a proud fool, a silly person may learn to be careful. If you warn a wise person, he himself will learn a lesson.
EHV
Strike a scoffer, and an undisciplined person may learn caution. Warn a person with understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
ESV
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
ESVUK
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
EXB
·Whip those who make fun of wisdom [L Hit/Strike a mocker], and perhaps ·foolish [naive; immature; simpleminded] people will gain some ·wisdom [prudence]. Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.
GNV
Smite a scorner, and the foolish will beware: and reprove the prudent, and he will understand knowledge.
GW
Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson. Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.
GNT
Arrogance should be punished, so that people who don't know any better can learn a lesson. If you are wise, you will learn when you are corrected.
HCSB
Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
ICB
Whip a person who makes fun of wisdom, and then foolish people will learn how to think. Just correct a smart man, and he will gain knowledge.
ISV
If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.
JUB
¶ Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent, and reproving one that has understanding, he will understand knowledge.
KJV
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
AKJV
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
LSB
Strike a scoffer and the simple may become prudent, But reprove one who has understanding and he will understand knowledge.
LEB
The scoffer you shall strike, and the simple, may they learn prudence, and reprove the intelligent and he will gain knowledge.
TLB
Punish a mocker and others will learn from his example. Reprove a wise man, and he will be the wiser.
MSG
Punish the insolent—make an example of them. Who knows? Somebody might learn a good lesson.
MEV
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprove one who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
NOG
Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson. Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.
NABRE
Beat a scoffer and the naive learn a lesson; rebuke the intelligent and they gain knowledge.
NASB
Strike a scoffer and the naive may become clever, But rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
NASB1995
Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.
NCB
If you strike a scoffer, the simple will learn prudence; if you reprove an intelligent man, he will gain understanding.
NCV
Whip those who make fun of wisdom, and perhaps foolish people will gain some wisdom. Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.
NET
Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.
NIRV
If you whip a person who makes fun of others, childish people will learn to be wise. If you warn those who already understand what is right, they will gain even more knowledge.
NIV
Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.
NIVUK
Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.
NKJV
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
NLV
Hit a man who laughs at the truth, and the foolish may become wise. But speak strong words to one who has understanding, and he will get more learning.
NLT
If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson; if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
NRSVA
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove the intelligent, and they will gain knowledge.
NRSVACE
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove the intelligent, and they will gain knowledge.
NRSVCE
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove the intelligent, and they will gain knowledge.
NRSVUE
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove the intelligent, and they will gain knowledge.
OJB
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent, and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand da’as.
RSV
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
RSVCE
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
TLV
Strike a scoffer and the naïve will learn caution. rebuke a discerning person and he will gain knowledge.
VOICE
If you beat one who mocks, the naive will see and learn a lesson; if you correct someone with understanding, that’s all he needs to grow a little wiser.
WEB
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
WYC
When a man full of pestilence is beaten, a fool shall be the wiser, (if he will but learn from his example, or from his experience). (But) If thou blamest a wise man, he shall understand (the) teaching.
YLT
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
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