Verse 25

Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 21:11 : 11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
• Deut 13:11 : 11 And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do not more any such wickedness as this is in the midst of thee.
• Deut 21:21 : 21 And all the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
• Prov 9:8-9 : 8 Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee. 9 Give [instruction] to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. 10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
• Prov 15:5 : 5 A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
• Prov 17:10 : 10 A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
• Rev 3:19 : 19 As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.