Proverbs 19:25

Translation Comparison (18 available)

Original Language Text
hebrew
לֵ֣ץ תַּ֭כֶּה וּ/פֶ֣תִי יַעְרִ֑ם וְ/הוֹכִ֥יחַ לְ֝/נָב֗וֹן יָבִ֥ין דָּֽעַת
English Translation
A scoffer strikes, and a simple one is led astray; but one who reproves the wise will understand knowledge.

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

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

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.

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.

The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.

He that spoileth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

A crooked witness makes a mockery of justice; and the wicked wolf down evil.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.

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

Strike a scorner, and the simple acts prudently, || And give reproof to the intelligent, || He understands knowledge.

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

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

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

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.