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rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson; if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, <i>and</i> he will understand knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, <i>and</i> he will discern knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Strike a scoffer and the naive may become clever, But rebuke one who has understanding, <i>and</i> he will gain knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Strike a scoffer and the simple may become prudent, But reprove one who has understanding and he will understand knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent; Reprimand one who has understanding <i>and</i> a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge <i>and</i> insight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Stupid fools learn good sense by seeing others punished; a sensible person learns by being corrected. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson. Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Strike a scorner, and the simple acts prudently, "" And give reproof to the intelligent, "" He understands knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt strike him mocking, and the simple will be crafty: and reprove to him understanding, and he will understand knowledge.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Beat a scoffer and the naive learn a lesson; rebuke the intelligent and they gain knowledge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove the intelligent, and they will gain knowledge.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When an evil man is scourged, a wise man takes heed; and when a wise man is reproved, he will gain understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Whenever a fool is whipped, the wise pays attention, and if you rebuke the wise, he perceives knowledge.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; And when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=3886" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/19.htm">The Man of Integrity</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: tak·keh (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">Strike</a> <a href="/hebrew/3887.htm" title="3887: lêṣ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. To scoff; hence to interpret, or intercede.">a mocker,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6612.htm" title="6612: ū·p̄e·ṯî (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Simple, perhaps open-minded. Or pethiy; or pthaeiy; from pathah; silly.">and the simple</a> <a href="/hebrew/6191.htm" title="6191: ya‘·rim (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To be shrewd or crafty. A primitive root; properly, to be bare; but used only in the derivative sense to be cunning.">will beware;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3198.htm" title="3198: wə·hō·w·ḵî·aḥ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To decide, adjudge, prove. A primitive root; to be right; reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict.">rebuke</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: lə·nā·ḇō·wn (Prep-l:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">the discerning man,</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: yā·ḇîn (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">and he will gain</a> <a href="/hebrew/1847.htm" title="1847: dā·‘aṯ (N-fs) -- Knowledge. From yada'; knowledge.">knowledge.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm">Proverbs 21:11</a></span><br />When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Proverbs 9:7-9</a></span><br />He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. / Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. / Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Proverbs 13:1</a></span><br />A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Proverbs 15:5</a></span><br />A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-10.htm">Proverbs 17:10</a></span><br />A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-10.htm">Proverbs 22:10</a></span><br />Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-9.htm">Proverbs 23:9</a></span><br />Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/26-3.htm">Proverbs 26:3</a></span><br />A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15</a></span><br />A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-19.htm">Proverbs 29:19</a></span><br />A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-6.htm">Matthew 7:6</a></span><br />Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a></span><br />If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Luke 17:3</a></span><br />Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12-13</a></span><br />What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? / God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-5.htm">1 Corinthians 6:5</a></span><br />I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.</p><p class="hdg">smite</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm">Proverbs 21:11</a></b></br> When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/13-11.htm">Deuteronomy 13:11</a></b></br> And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/21-21.htm">Deuteronomy 21:21</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">beware</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/9-9.htm">Proverbs 9:9,10</a></b></br> Give <i>instruction</i> to a wise <i>man</i>, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just <i>man</i>, and he will increase in learning… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Proverbs 15:5</a></b></br> A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/17-10.htm">Proverbs 17:10</a></b></br> A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/18-19.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/job/36-21.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-15.htm">Discerning</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-26.htm">Flog</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-20.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-15.htm">Intelligent</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-5.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-18.htm">Naive</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-21.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Prudence</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-14.htm">Prudent</a> <a href="/psalms/36-3.htm">Prudently</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-10.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-10.htm">Reproof</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-8.htm">Reprove</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">Reproved</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">Scoffer</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">Scorner</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-14.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-16.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/psalms/83-3.htm">Shrewd</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-17.htm">Simple</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-26.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/exodus/2-13.htm">Smitest</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-26.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-8.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-6.htm">Understandeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-14.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-20.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-7.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/20-6.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-12.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Discerning</a> <a href="/matthew/10-17.htm">Flog</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-2.htm">Intelligent</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-16.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm">Naive</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-15.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-29.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-14.htm">Prudence</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Prudent</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-13.htm">Prudently</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-25.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">Reproof</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-6.htm">Reprove</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Reproved</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm">Scoffer</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Scorner</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-5.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-30.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-21.htm">Shrewd</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm">Simple</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-17.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-13.htm">Smitest</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-26.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-24.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-24.htm">Understandeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-5.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-27.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/19-1.htm">Life and Conduct</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical times, a "mocker" was someone who ridiculed wisdom and instruction, often leading others astray. The act of striking symbolizes a form of punishment or correction intended to bring about change. In the context of ancient Israel, public discipline served as a deterrent to others. This aligns with the broader biblical principle found in <a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Proverbs 13:24</a>, which underscores the necessity of correction for growth and learning. The mocker represents those who are resistant to wisdom, similar to the Pharisees in the New Testament who often opposed Jesus' teachings.<p><b>and the simple will beware</b><br>The "simple" refers to those who are naive or inexperienced in wisdom. They are not inherently foolish but lack understanding. Observing the consequences faced by the mocker serves as a warning to them. This reflects the communal aspect of learning in ancient cultures, where individuals learned from the experiences of others. The simple are encouraged to develop discernment, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/1-4.htm">Proverbs 1:4</a>, which aims to give prudence to the simple. This phrase highlights the ripple effect of discipline, where the correction of one can lead to the enlightenment of many.<p><b>rebuke the discerning man</b><br>A discerning man is one who possesses insight and understanding. Rebuke here is not punitive but corrective, aimed at refining and enhancing wisdom. In the biblical context, rebuke is a form of loving correction, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">Proverbs 27:5</a>, "Better is open rebuke than hidden love." The discerning man values truth and correction, akin to the Bereans in <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a>, who were commended for their eagerness to receive and verify the truth. This phrase underscores the biblical principle that those who seek wisdom are open to correction and growth.<p><b>and he will gain knowledge</b><br>The result of rebuke for the discerning man is an increase in knowledge. This aligns with the biblical theme that wisdom and understanding are dynamic and ever-growing. Knowledge in this context is not merely intellectual but involves a deeper understanding of God's ways and purposes. This is reminiscent of the promise in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, where God gives wisdom generously to those who ask. The discerning man's response to rebuke reflects the humility and teachability that are hallmarks of true wisdom, as exemplified by Jesus Christ, who grew in wisdom and stature (<a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Luke 2:52</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mocker.htm">Mocker</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, a mocker is someone who ridicules wisdom and instruction. They are often resistant to correction and are characterized by arrogance and pride.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/simple.htm">Simple</a></b><br>The simple are those who are naive or inexperienced. They are not necessarily foolish but lack understanding and discernment. They are open to learning and can be influenced by observing the consequences of others' actions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/discerning_man.htm">Discerning Man</a></b><br>This person is wise and perceptive, able to understand and apply knowledge. They are open to correction and use it as an opportunity for growth.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebuke.htm">Rebuke</a></b><br>A form of correction or criticism intended to bring about change. In the biblical context, it is often used to guide someone back to the right path.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/knowledge.htm">Knowledge</a></b><br>In Proverbs, knowledge is more than just information; it is understanding and wisdom that leads to righteous living.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_correction_in_growth.htm">The Role of Correction in Growth</a></b><br>Correction is essential for personal and spiritual growth. It is a tool used by God to refine and mature His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_example.htm">The Impact of Example</a></b><br>Observing the consequences of others' actions can be a powerful teacher. The simple learn by watching the outcomes of the mocker's behavior.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/openness_to_rebuke.htm">Openness to Rebuke</a></b><br>A discerning person welcomes rebuke as an opportunity to gain knowledge and grow in wisdom. This openness is a mark of maturity and humility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_mockery.htm">The Consequences of Mockery</a></b><br>Mockery leads to downfall and serves as a warning to others. It is a reminder of the importance of humility and the dangers of pride.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_community.htm">Wisdom in Community</a></b><br>Wisdom is often gained in community through observing, learning, and being open to correction from others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_aiding_beggars.htm">What does the Bible advise about helping beggars?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_folly.htm">What does the Bible say about foolishness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'profitable_for_reproof'_mean.htm">What does "profitable for reproof" in Scripture mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/proverbs_21_9__is_it_biased_against_women.htm">Proverbs 21:9: Why does this verse single out a quarrelsome wife, and does it reflect a cultural bias that unjustly blames women for household conflict?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware.--</span>For "scorner" and "simple" see note on <a href="/proverbs/1-22.htm" title="How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?">Proverbs 1:22</a>. Reproof is of no avail to turn the "scorner" from his evil way (<a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm" title="He that reproves a scorner gets to himself shame: and he that rebukes a wicked man gets himself a blot.">Proverbs 9:7</a>; <a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm" title="A wise son hears his father's instruction: but a scorner hears not rebuke.">Proverbs 13:1</a>; <a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm" title="A scorner loves not one that reproves him: neither will he go to the wise.">Proverbs 15:12</a>), punishment will also do him no good; but it may make the "simple," whose character is not yet formed for good or evil, reflect and amend. So God at first punishes sinners for their good (<a href="/amos/4-6.htm" title="And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet have you not returned to me, said the LORD.">Amos 4:6</a>, <span class= "ital">ff.</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>afterwards, when they are obdurate, as a warning to others (<a href="/amos/4-12.htm" title="Therefore thus will I do to you, O Israel: and because I will do this to you, prepare to meet your God, O Israel.">Amos 4:12</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/29-21.htm" title="And the LORD shall separate him to evil out of all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that are written in this book of the law:">Deuteronomy 29:21</a>, ff.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware</span>; <span class="accented">will learn prudence</span>, Revised Verson (comp. <a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm">Proverbs 21:11</a>; and see note on Proverbs 1:22). The scorner is hardened to all reproof, and is beyond all hope of being reformed by punishment; in his case it is retribution for outraged virtue that is sought in the penalty which he is made to pay. <span class="greek">Τιμωρία</span>, not <span class="greek">κόλασις</span> - retributive, not corrective punishment. Seeing this, the simple, who is not yet confirmed in evil, and is still open to better influences, may be led to take warning and amend his life. So St. Paul enjoins Timothy, "Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear" (<a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20</a>). There is the trite adage - <p><span class="foreign">"Felix quem faciunt aliena pericula cautum."</span> <p><span class="accented">"Happy they<br />Who from their neighbours' perils caution learn."</span> Septuagint, "When a pestilent fellow is chastised, a fool will be cleverer (<span class="greek">πανουργότερος</span>) So Vulgate, <span class="accented">Pestilente flagellato stultus sapientior erit. <span class="cmt_word"></span>Reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand, knowledge.</span> The scorner does not profit by severe punishment, but the intelligent man is improved by censure, and admonition (comp. <a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Proverbs 13:1</a>; <a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">Proverbs 15:12</a>). Says the adage, "Sapientem nutu, stultum fuste (corripe)," "A nod for the wise, a stick for the fool." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/19-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Strike</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֭כֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(tak·keh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a mocker,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵ֣ץ</span> <span class="translit">(lêṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3887.htm">Strong's 3887: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the simple</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפֶ֣תִי</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄e·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6612.htm">Strong's 6612: </a> </span><span class="str2">Simple, perhaps open-minded</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will beware;</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעְרִ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(ya‘·rim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6191.htm">Strong's 6191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, bare, to be cunning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rebuke</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהוֹכִ֥יחַ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hō·w·ḵî·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3198.htm">Strong's 3198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the discerning [man],</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֝נָב֗וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·nā·ḇō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he will gain</span><br /><span class="heb">יָבִ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">knowledge.</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּֽעַת׃</span> <span class="translit">(dā·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1847.htm">Strong's 1847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Knowledge</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/19-25.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 19:25 Flog a scoffer and the simple will (Prov. 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