Tree of Life Version
Proverbs 19:25
25Strike a scoffer and the naïve will learn caution. rebuke a discerning person and he will gain 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 Adonai leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied, untouched by harm. 24The slacker buries his hand in a bowl and will not even bring it back to his mouth! Strike a scoffer and the naïve will learn caution. rebuke a discerning person and he will gain knowledge. 26He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace! 27My son, if you stop heeding instruction, you will stray from 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, the naïve become wise. When a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 13:11You are to stone him with stones to death because he tried to entice you away from Adonai your God, who brought you out from the land of Egypt, from the house of slavery.
- Deuteronomy 21:21Then all the men of his city are to stone him with stones to death. So you will purge the evil from your midst—and all Israel will hear and be afraid.
- Proverbs 9:9Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still. Teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning.
- Proverbs 15:5A fool despises his father’s discipline, but one who accepts reproof is smart.
- Proverbs 17:10A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred lashes on a fool.
- Revelation 3:19Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore, be zealous and repent.
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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