Verse 25

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

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.