A good person can correct me.\par That would be kind of him.\par Your followers can criticize me.\par It would be good for them to do that.\par I would accept that.\par But I will always pray against\par the bad things those bad people do.\par
Proverbs 19:25 - Easy To Read Version Some people show no respect for anything—those foolish people must be punished and forced to learn their lesson. But for a wise person, it’s enough just to tell them that they did wrong. 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. |
A good person can correct me.\par That would be kind of him.\par Your followers can criticize me.\par It would be good for them to do that.\par I would accept that.\par But I will always pray against\par the bad things those bad people do.\par
Even wise people should listen to these words. They will learn more and become even wiser. And people who are skilled at solving problems will gain even more understanding.
A foolish person refuses to listen to his father’s advice. But a wise person listens closely when people try to teach him.
A smart person learns from the things he does wrong. But a fool learns nothing, even after a hundred lessons.
Punish the person who makes fun of God and foolish people will learn a lesson. They will become wise. And then they will gain more and more knowledge.
If you try to show a proud man that he is wrong, then he will only criticize you. \{That man only makes fun of God’s wisdom.\} If you tell an evil man that he is wrong, then he will make fun of you.
Then all the people of Israel will hear and be afraid. And they will not do those evil things any more.
Then the men in the town must kill the son with stones. By doing this you will remove this evil from yourselves. All the people of Israel will hear about this and be afraid.
“I correct and punish those people that I love. So start trying hard! Change your hearts and lives!