Proverbs 19:25

The Scriptures 2009

Strike a scoffer, and the simple is made wise; And reprove one who has understanding, And he discerns knowledge.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous one smite me Or reprove me in loving-commitment – It is oil on my head. Let my head not refuse it. My prayer is still against their evil deeds.

Proverbs 1:5

The wise one hears and increases learning, And the understanding one gets wise counsel,

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father’s discipline, But he who heeds reproof is clever.

Proverbs 17:10

Reproof enters deeper into a wise man Than a hundred strikes 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 reproves a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wrong one gets himself a blemish.

Deuteronomy 13:11

“And let all Yisra’ĕl hear and fear, and not again do any such evil matter as this in your midst.

Deuteronomy 21:21

“Then all the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones. Thus you shall purge the evil from your midst. And let all Yisra’ĕl hear, and fear.

Revelation 3:19

“As many as I love, I reprove and discipline. So be ardent and repent.