Verse 25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will gain wisdom; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 21:11 : 11 When a scoffer is punished, the simple become wise; when a wise person is instructed, they increase in knowledge.
  • Deut 13:11 : 11 Stone him to death because he sought to turn you away from the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
  • Deut 21:21 : 21 Then all the men of his city shall stone him to death. You must purge the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear of it and be afraid.
  • Prov 9:8-9 : 8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or they will hate you; rebuke a wise person, and they will love you. 9 Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
  • Prov 15:5 : 5 A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.
  • Prov 17:10 : 10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
  • Rev 3:19 : 19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.