Proverbs 19:25

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 21:11
    84%

    11When a scoffer is punished, the simple become wise; when a wise person is instructed, they increase in knowledge.

  • Prov 9:6-9
    4 verses
    81%

    6Leave your simple ways and live; walk in the way of understanding."

    7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse.

    8Do not rebuke a mocker, or they will hate you; rebuke a wise person, and they will love you.

    9Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.

  • Prov 17:10
    79%

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Prov 14:6-7
    2 verses
    78%

    6A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge is easy for a discerning person.

    7Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

  • Prov 13:1
    78%

    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a mocker does not heed rebuke.

  • Prov 15:5
    77%

    5A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Prov 19:29
    77%

    29Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

  • Prov 1:22-23
    2 verses
    77%

    22How long, simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

    23If you turn at my correction, behold, I will pour out my Spirit to you; I will make my words known to you.

  • Prov 15:12
    76%

    12A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.

  • Prov 12:1
    76%

    1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is senseless.

  • Prov 14:17-18
    2 verses
    75%

    17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and one who devises evil is hated.

    18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 10:13
    75%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of those who lack understanding.

  • Prov 22:10
    74%

    10Drive out the mocker, and conflict will go away; strife and insults will cease.

  • Prov 27:12
    74%

    12The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

  • Prov 13:18
    74%

    18Poverty and shame come to those who ignore discipline, but those who heed correction are honored.

  • Prov 10:17
    74%

    17The one who heeds discipline is on the path of life, but the one who rejects correction leads others astray.

  • Prov 15:31-32
    2 verses
    74%

    31The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise.

    32Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.

  • Prov 19:26-27
    2 verses
    74%

    26Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

    27Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

  • Prov 24:9
    73%

    9The plans of foolishness are sinful, and the mocker is detestable to others.

  • Prov 1:4-5
    2 verses
    73%

    4To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—

    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

  • Prov 29:8
    73%

    8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise calm anger.

  • Prov 8:5
    73%

    5Understand prudence, you simple ones; and you fools, gain a discerning heart.

  • Prov 13:15-16
    2 verses
    73%

    15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the treacherous leads to ruin.

    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 29:1
    73%

    1A man who is often corrected but stubbornly stiffens his neck will be suddenly broken beyond healing.

  • Prov 26:5
    72%

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

  • Prov 17:5
    72%

    5Whoever mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 15:20
    72%

    20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

  • Prov 29:15
    72%

    15The rod of correction and discipline impart wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

  • Prov 21:24
    72%

    24The proud and arrogant person, named 'Scoffer,' acts with excessive pride.

  • Prov 24:25
    72%

    25But it will go well with those who rebuke, and a blessing of goodness will come upon them.

  • Prov 15:14
    72%

    14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 1:32
    72%

    32For the turning away of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

  • Prov 14:3
    72%

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 22:3
    72%

    3The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

  • Prov 17:27
    72%

    27The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

  • Prov 22:15
    71%

    15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.

  • Prov 15:10
    71%

    10Harsh discipline comes to those who forsake the right path; anyone who hates correction will die.

  • Prov 16:22
    71%

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

  • Prov 1:7
    71%

    7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 14:15
    71%

    15The simple believe everything, but the prudent carefully consider their steps.