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Proverbs 19:25
Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 19:25 in other translations
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
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In context
22 That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
23 The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
25 Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
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