Proverbs 19:25

New International Reader's Version

If you whip a person who makes fun of others, childish people will learn to be wise. If you warn those who already understand what is right, they will gain even more knowledge.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

If a godly person hit me, it would be an act of kindness. If they would correct me, it would be like pouring olive oil on my head. I wouldn’t say no to it. I will always pray against the things that sinful people do.

Proverbs 1:5

Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned. Let those who understand what is right get guidance.

Proverbs 15:5

A foolish person turns their back on their parent’s correction. But anyone who accepts correction shows understanding.

Proverbs 17:10

A person who understands what is right learns more from just a warning than a foolish person learns from 100 strokes with a whip.

Proverbs 21:11

When you punish someone who makes fun of others, childish people get wise. By paying attention to wise people, the childish get knowledge.

Proverbs 9:7

When you correct someone who makes fun of others, you might be laughed at. When you warn a sinner, you might get hurt.

Deuteronomy 13:11

After you kill those who tempted you, all the Israelites will hear about it. And they will be too scared to do an evil thing like that again.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then all the people in his town will put him to death by throwing stones at him. Get rid of that evil person. All the Israelites will hear about it. And they will be afraid to disobey their parents.

Revelation 3:19

‘I warn and correct those I love. So be sincere, and turn away from your sins.