Proverbs 19:25

New Century Version

Whip those who make fun of wisdom, and perhaps foolish people will gain some wisdom. Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

If a good person punished me, that would be kind. If he corrected me, that would be like perfumed oil on my head. I shouldn’t refuse it. But I pray against those who do evil.

Proverbs 1:5

Wise people can also listen and learn; even they can find good advice in these words.

Proverbs 15:5

Fools reject their parents’ correction, but anyone who accepts correction is wise.

Proverbs 17:10

A wise person will learn more from a warning than a fool will learn from a hundred lashings.

Proverbs 21:11

If you punish those who make fun of wisdom, a foolish person may gain some wisdom. But if you teach the wise, they will get knowledge.

Proverbs 9:7

“If you correct someone who makes fun of wisdom, you will be insulted. If you correct an evil person, you will get hurt.

Deuteronomy 13:11

Then everyone in Israel will hear about this and be afraid, and no one among you will ever do such an evil thing again.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then all the men in his town must throw stones at him until he dies. Get rid of the evil among you, because then all the people of Israel will hear about this and be afraid.

Revelation 3:19

“I correct and punish those whom I love. So be eager to do right, and change your hearts and lives.