Proverbs 19:25

NIV: Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

NAS: Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.

KJV: Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

GWT: Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson. Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.

ASV: Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

BBE: When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.

DBY: Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.

DRB: The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.

WBS: Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

WEB: Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

YLT: A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.