Proverbs 19:25
King James VersionSource notes
“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, he will understand knowledge.”
Context
22The desire of a man his kindness: and a poor man better than a liar.
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.
28An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.