The King James Version Bible

Proverbs 19:25

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

Cross References

  1. When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
  2. And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
  3. And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
  4. Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
  5. A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
  6. A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
  7. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.