Proverbs 19:25

New English Translation

Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

May the godly strike me in love and correct me! May my head not refuse choice oil! Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.

Proverbs 1:5

(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

Proverbs 15:5

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.

Proverbs 21:11

When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

Proverbs 9:7

Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

Deuteronomy 13:11

Thus all Israel will hear and be afraid; no longer will they continue to do evil like this among you.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then all the men of his city must stone him to death. In this way you will purge out wickedness from among you, and all Israel will hear about it and be afraid.

Revelation 3:19

All those I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent!