Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 19:25 in context
Proverbs 19:22–28
22
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness.
A poor man is better than a liar.
23
The fear of the LORD 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
Selected verse
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.
27
If you stop listening to instruction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28
A corrupt witness mocks justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
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