Proverbs 19:25
American King James Version (AKJV)
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline.
Darby Bible (DBY)
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
Douay–Rheims Version (DRV)
The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.
English Revised Version (ERV)
smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Free Bible Version (FBV)
If you punish someone who mocks, you may help an immature person to learn. Correct the wise, and they become wiser.
JPS Tanakh 1917 Old Testament / Weymouth New Testament (JPS / WNT)
When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; And when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge.
King James Version (KJV)
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Webster Bible (Webster)
Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
World English Bible (WEB)
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBB)
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.