Proverbs 19:25

New King James Version

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

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

Proverbs 1:5

A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.

Proverbs 17:10

Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.

Proverbs 21:11

When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Proverbs 9:7

“He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.

Deuteronomy 13:11

So all Israel shall hear and fear, and not again do such wickedness as this among you.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then all the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones; so you shall put away the evil from among you, and all Israel shall hear and fear.

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.