When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will increase in knowledge.
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Strike someone who scoffs, and a naive person will become clever; correct someone with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.