Let the righteous strike me— it is kindness. Let him correct me— it is oil on my head —my head will not refuse it. Yet still my prayer is against their wickedness.
Proverbs 19:25 - Tree of Life Version Strike a scoffer and the naïve will learn caution. rebuke a discerning person and he will gain 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 the righteous strike me— it is kindness. Let him correct me— it is oil on my head —my head will not refuse it. Yet still my prayer is against their wickedness.
(let the wise listen and increase learning and the discerning obtain wise counsel)
A fool despises his father’s discipline, but one who accepts reproof is smart.
A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred lashes on a fool.
When a mocker is punished, the naïve become wise. When a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.
Whoever corrects a scoffer is asking for insult. Whoever reproves a wicked man gets abuse.
You are to stone him with stones to death because he tried to entice you away from Adonai your God, who brought you out from the land of Egypt, from the house of slavery.
Then all the men of his city are to stone him with stones to death. So you will purge the evil from your midst—and all Israel will hear and be afraid.
Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore, be zealous and repent.