Proverbs 19:25

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (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

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Context — Proverbs 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

22That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

23The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life; And he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

24The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

26He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

27Cease, my son, to hear instruction [Only] to err from the words of knowledge.

28A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

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