Proverbs 19:25

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Proverbs 19:25 The Message (MSG)

Punish the insolent—make an example of them. Who knows? Somebody might learn a good lesson.

Proverbs 19:25 King James Version (KJV)

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25 New Century Version (NCV)

Whip those who make fun of wisdom, and perhaps foolish people will gain some wisdom. Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25 American Standard Version (ASV)

Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)

Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25 New King James Version (NKJV)

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

Proverbs 19:25 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent; Reprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.

Proverbs 19:25 New Living Translation (NLT)

If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson; if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.

Proverbs 19:25 The Passion Translation (TPT)

If you punish the insolent who don’t know any better, they will learn not to mock. But if you correct a wise man, he will grow even wiser.

Proverbs 19:25 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.