World English Bible
Proverbs 19:25
“Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 19
23
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
24
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26
He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
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If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.