Verse 25

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.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 21:11 : 11 When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.
• Deut 13:11 : 11 And all Israel, hearing of it, will be full of fear, and no one will again do such evil as this among you.
• Deut 21:21 : 21 Then he is to be stoned to death by all the men of the town: so you are to put away the evil from among you; and all Israel, hearing of it, will be full of fear.
• Prov 9:8-9 : 8 Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him. 9 Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased. 10 The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind
• Prov 15:5 : 5 A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
• Prov 17:10 : 10 A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.
• Rev 3:19 : 19 To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.