Proverbs 19:25 | |
NASB: Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson. Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. ASV: Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. 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. DBY: Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge. JPS: When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; and when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge. WBS: Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. WEB: Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge. YLT: A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge. | |
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