let a wise person listen and increase learning, and let a discerning person obtain guidance –
Proverbs 19:25 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will increase in knowledge. American Standard Version (1901) Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Common English Bible Strike someone who scoffs, and a naive person will become clever; correct someone with understanding, and they will gain knowledge. Catholic Public Domain Version When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline. |
let a wise person listen and increase learning, and let a discerning person obtain guidance –
A fool despises his father’s discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person more than a hundred lashes into a fool.
When a mocker is punished, the inexperienced become wiser; when one teaches a wise man, he acquires knowledge.
The one who corrects a mocker will bring abuse on himself; the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt.
All Israel will hear and be afraid, and they will no longer do anything evil like this among you.
Then all the men of his city will stone him to death. You must purge the evil from you, and all Israel will hear and be afraid.
As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be zealous and repent.