Proverbs 19:25 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 19:25 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 19:25 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 19:25 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Proverbs 19:25 — World English Bible

Proverbs 19:25 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 19:25 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 19:25 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

Proverbs 19:25 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 19:25 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 19:25 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 19:25 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

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

Proverbs 19:25 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 19:25 in Context — Proverbs 19

23 El temor de Jehová [es] para vida; y [con él] vivirá el [hombre], lleno de reposo; no será visitado de mal.

24 El perezoso esconde su mano en el seno: aun á su boca no la llevará.

25 Hiere al escarnecedor, y el simple se hará avisado; y corrigiendo al entendido, entenderá ciencia.

26 El que roba á su padre y ahuyenta á su madre, hijo es avergonzador y deshonrador.

27 Cesa, hijo mío, de oir la enseñanza [que induce] á divagar de las razones de sabiduría.

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What Does Proverbs 19:25 Mean?

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