Proverbs 19:25 in Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, `and' he will understand knowledge.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
World English Bible (WEB)
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
| Smite | לֵ֣ץ | lēṣ | layts |
| a scorner, | תַּ֭כֶּה | takke | TA-keh |
| and the simple | וּפֶ֣תִי | ûpetî | oo-FEH-tee |
| will beware: | יַעְרִ֑ם | yaʿrim | ya-REEM |
| reprove and | וְהוֹכִ֥יחַ | wĕhôkîaḥ | veh-hoh-HEE-ak |
| one that hath understanding, | לְ֝נָב֗וֹן | lĕnābôn | LEH-na-VONE |
| understand will he and | יָבִ֥ין | yābîn | ya-VEEN |
| knowledge. | דָּֽעַת׃ | dāʿat | DA-at |