God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 19:25
25Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson. Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
- New International Version (NIV)Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
Context of Proverbs 19:25
23The fear of the Lord leads to life, and such a person will rest easy without suffering harm. 24A lazy person puts his fork in his food. He doesn’t even bring it back to his mouth. Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson. Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge. 26A son who assaults his father ⌞and⌟ who drives away his mother brings shame and disgrace. 27If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Read all of Proverbs 19Proverbs 19:25 word by word
לֵ֣ץ תַּ֭כֶּה וּפֶ֣תִי יַעְרִ֑ם וְהוֹכִ֥יחַ לְ֝נָב֗וֹן יָבִ֥ין דָּֽעַת׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 19:25
- Proverbs 21:11When a mocker is punished, a gullible person becomes wise, and when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 13:11All Israel will hear about it and be afraid. Then no one among you will ever do such a wicked thing again.
- Deuteronomy 21:21All the men of the city should stone him to death. You must get rid of this evil. When all Israel hears about it, they will be afraid.
- Proverbs 9:9Give ⌞advice⌟ to a wise person, and he will become even wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will learn more.
- Proverbs 15:5A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline, but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.
- Proverbs 17:10A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.
- Revelation 3:19I correct and discipline everyone I love. Take this seriously, and change the way you think and act.
Commentaries on Proverbs 19:25
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25Words which embrace nearly the whole theory of punishment. If the man who offends is a “scorner,” hardened beyond all hope of reformation, then punish him by way of retribution and example, and let the penalty be sharp, that even the unwary and careless may beware. If the man be “understanding,” then let the punishment take the form of discipline. Admonish, reprove, educate.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25Verse 25 A gentle rebuke goes farthest with a man of understanding.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25A mocker cannot be helped (see study notes on Proverbs 1:22; 21:11). A leader should still punish him so the simpleminded learn a lesson.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. Such is the benefit of reproof; even the simple profit, much more the wise.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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