Proverbs 19:25

World English Bible (2000)

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 21:11 : 11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
  • Deut 13:11 : 11 All Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall not do any more such wickedness as this is in the midst of you.
  • Deut 21:21 : 21 All the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones: so you shall put away the evil from the midst of you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
  • Prov 9:8-9 : 8 Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you. 9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. 10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
  • Prov 15:5 : 5 A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
  • Prov 17:10 : 10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
  • Rev 3:19 : 19 As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 21:11
    84%

    11When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

  • Prov 9:6-9
    4 verses
    81%

    6Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding."

    7He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

    8Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

    9Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

  • Prov 17:10
    79%

    10A rebuke enters 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 doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

    7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

  • Prov 13:1
    78%

    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

  • Prov 15:5
    77%

    5A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Prov 19:29
    77%

    29Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

  • Prov 1:22-23
    2 verses
    77%

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

    23Turn at my reproof. Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you.

  • Prov 15:12
    76%

    12A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

  • Prov 12:1
    76%

    1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

  • Prov 14:17-18
    2 verses
    75%

    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

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

  • Prov 10:13
    75%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

  • Prov 22:10
    74%

    10Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.

  • Prov 27:12
    74%

    12A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • Prov 13:18
    74%

    18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

  • Prov 10:17
    74%

    17He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

  • Prov 15:31-32
    2 verses
    74%

    31The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

    32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

  • Prov 19:26-27
    2 verses
    74%

    26He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

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

  • Prov 24:9
    73%

    9The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.

  • Prov 1:4-5
    2 verses
    73%

    4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:

    5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

  • Prov 29:8
    73%

    8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

  • Prov 8:5
    73%

    5You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 13:15-16
    2 verses
    73%

    15Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

    16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 29:1
    73%

    1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

  • Prov 26:5
    72%

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

  • Prov 17:5
    72%

    5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

  • Prov 15:20
    72%

    20A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

  • Prov 29:15
    72%

    15The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

  • Prov 21:24
    72%

    24The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.

  • Prov 24:25
    72%

    25but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.

  • Prov 15:14
    72%

    14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

  • Prov 1:32
    72%

    32For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.

  • Prov 14:3
    72%

    3The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 22:3
    72%

    3A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • Prov 17:27
    72%

    27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

  • Prov 22:15
    71%

    15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

  • Prov 15:10
    71%

    10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.

  • Prov 16:22
    71%

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

  • Prov 1:7
    71%

    7The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 14:15
    71%

    15A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.