💡WEB · Proverbs 19:25
What does Proverbs 19:25 mean?
"Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge."
— Proverbs 19:25 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
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