Bible verse
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 19.
21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27 If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
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.
ERV
smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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