Verse (Click for Chapter) New King James Version Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge. King James Bible Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. American Standard Version Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Berean Study Bible Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge. Douay-Rheims Bible The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline. English Revised Version smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. World English Bible Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge. Young's Literal Translation A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge. Proverbs 19:25 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 19:25 NIVProverbs 19:25 NLT Proverbs 19:25 ESV Proverbs 19:25 NASB Proverbs 19:25 NKJV Proverbs 19:25 KJV |