Proverbs 19:25 - The Scriptures 2009 Strike a scoffer, and the simple is made wise; And reprove one who has understanding, And he discerns knowledge. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will increase in knowledge. American Standard Version (1901) Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Common English Bible Strike someone who scoffs, and a naive person will become clever; correct someone with understanding, and they will gain knowledge. Catholic Public Domain Version When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline. |