Proverbs 19:25
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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.
Basic English Translation (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.
Webster's Revision
Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: 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.
English Revised Version (ERV)
smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Definitions for Proverbs 19:25
Barnes's Proverbs 19:25 Bible Commentary
Words which embrace nearly the whole theory of punishment. If the man who offends is a "scorner," hardened beyond all hope of reformation, then punish him by way of retribution and example, and let the penalty be sharp, that even the unwary and careless may beware. If the man be "understanding," then let the punishment take the form of discipline. Admonish, reprove, educate.
Wesley's Proverbs 19:25 Bible Commentary
19:25 Scorner - An obstinate and impudent transgressor. Simple - Who sin thro' ignorance, being possibly drawn to it by the scorner's evil counsel or example. Reprove - A verbal reproof will be more effectual for his reformation, than the severest punishments will be to a scorner.