Proverbs 19:25 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionThe wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionStrike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will increase in knowledge. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. See the chapterCommon English BibleStrike someone who scoffs, and a naive person will become clever; correct someone with understanding, and they will gain knowledge. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionWhen the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline. See the chapter |