Proverbs 19:25

New International Version

Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.

Proverbs 1:5

let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—

Proverbs 15:5

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool.

Proverbs 21:11

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.

Proverbs 9:7

Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.

Deuteronomy 13:11

Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and no one among you will do such an evil thing again.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then all the men of his town are to stone him to death. You must purge the evil from among you. All Israel will hear of it and be afraid.

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.