Proverbs 19:25KJV

Protestant Bible · KJV · Verse 25 of 29

"Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, he will understand knowledge."
Proverbs 19:25

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.

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