Proverbs 19:25

Modern English Version

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent; reprove one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Cross References

Proverbs 21:11

When a mocker is punished, the simple becomes wise; when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Proverbs 17:10

One rebuke goes deeper into a wise man than a hundred blows into a fool.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool spurns the instruction of his father, but he who heeds reproof is prudent.

Revelation 3:19

“Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be zealous and repent.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then all the men of his city must stone him with stones, until he dies. In this way you are to remove the evil from among you, and all Israel shall hear and fear.

Deuteronomy 13:11

All Israel shall hear and fear and no more do any such wickedness as this among you.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me; it shall be a kindness. Let him rebuke me; it shall be an excellent oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is still against the deeds of the wicked.

Proverbs 9:7

He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, and he who rebukes a wicked man gets hurt.

Proverbs 1:5

a wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,