Verse Comparison: Proverbs 19:25
American Standard Version
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, `and' he will understand knowledge.
Amplified® Bible
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will increase in knowledge.
Contemporary English Version
Stupid fools learn good sense by seeing others punished; a sensible person learns by being corrected.
Darby English Version
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
Good News Bible
Arrogance should be punished, so that people who don't know any better can learn a lesson. If you are wise, you will learn when you are corrected.
King James Version
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
New American Standard Bible
Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.
New International Version
Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
New King James Version
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary;
Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.
Revised Standard Version
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
