Proverbs 19:25

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

Translations

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will increase in knowledge.

Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

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.

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

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

Golpea al escarnecedor y el ingenuo se volverá astuto,
pero reprende al inteligente y ganará conocimiento.

Punish the insolent—make an example of them.
Who knows? Somebody might learn a good lesson.

Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.

Golpea al insolente y el ingenuo se volverá astuto,
Pero reprende al que tiene inteligencia y ganará en conocimiento.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.

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