Proverbs 19:25DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 25 of 29
"Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, he will understand knowledge."
In context
23The fear of the LORD to life: and shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24A slothful hideth his hand in bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, he will understand knowledge.
26He that wasteth father, chaseth away mother, a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction to err from the words of knowledge.