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Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
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Proverbs 19:25
If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson; if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
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Legacy Standard Bible
Strike a scoffer and the simple may become prudent,But reprove one who has understanding and he will understand knowledge.
Strike a scoffer and the simple may become prudent,But reprove one who has understanding and he will understand knowledge.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.
Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
If thou smytest a scornefull person, the ignoraunt shall take better heede: and if thou reprouest one that hath vnderstanding, he wyll be the wyser.
If thou smytest a scornefull person, the ignoraunt shall take better heede: and if thou reprouest one that hath vnderstanding, he wyll be the wyser.
Darby Translation
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
New King James Version
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
Literal Translation
Strike a scorner and the simple will be shrewd; reprove a discerner, and he will discern knowledge.
Strike a scorner and the simple will be shrewd; reprove a discerner, and he will discern knowledge.
Easy-to-Read Version
Punish a rude, arrogant person, and even slow learners will become wiser. But just a little correction is enough to teach a person who has understanding.
Punish a rude, arrogant person, and even slow learners will become wiser. But just a little correction is enough to teach a person who has understanding.
World English Bible
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
King James Version (1611)
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprooue one that hath vnderstanding, and he will vnderstand knowledge.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprooue one that hath vnderstanding, and he will vnderstand knowledge.
King James Version
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Yf thou smytest a scorneful personne, the ignoraut shal take better hede: & yf thou reprouest one yt hath vnderstondinge, he wil be ye wyser.
Yf thou smytest a scorneful personne, the ignoraut shal take better hede: & yf thou reprouest one yt hath vnderstondinge, he wil be ye wyser.
THE MESSAGE
Punish the insolent—make an example of them. Who knows? Somebody might learn a good lesson.
Punish the insolent—make an example of them. Who knows? Somebody might learn a good lesson.
Amplified Bible
Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent; Reprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.
Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent; Reprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.
American Standard Version
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Bible in Basic English
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.
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.
Update Bible Version
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that has understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that has understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
Webster's Bible Translation
Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
New English Translation
Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.
Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.
Contemporary English Version
Stupid fools learn good sense by seeing others punished; a sensible person learns by being corrected.
Stupid fools learn good sense by seeing others punished; a sensible person learns by being corrected.
Complete Jewish Bible
If you strike a scorner, the simple will learn to act wisely; if you reprove the intelligent, he will understand what you mean.
If you strike a scorner, the simple will learn to act wisely; if you reprove the intelligent, he will understand what you mean.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
George Lamsa Translation
When an evil man is scourged, a wise man takes heed; and when a wise man is reproved, he will gain understanding.
When an evil man is scourged, a wise man takes heed; and when a wise man is reproved, he will gain understanding.
Hebrew Names Version
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; and when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge.
When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; and when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge.
New Life Bible
Hit a man who laughs at the truth, and the foolish may become wise. But speak strong words to one who has understanding, and he will get more learning.
Hit a man who laughs at the truth, and the foolish may become wise. But speak strong words to one who has understanding, and he will get more learning.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.
When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.
English Revised Version
smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Berean Standard Bible
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
New Revised Standard
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove the intelligent, and they will gain knowledge.
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove the intelligent, and they will gain knowledge.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The scoffer, thou shalt smite, and, the simple, will beware, but correct a man of intelligence - he will understand teaching.
The scoffer, thou shalt smite, and, the simple, will beware, but correct a man of intelligence - he will understand teaching.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The wicked man being scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man, he will understand discipline.
The wicked man being scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man, he will understand discipline.
Lexham English Bible
The scoffer you shall strike, and the simple, may they learn prudence, and reprove the intelligent and he will gain knowledge.
The scoffer you shall strike, and the simple, may they learn prudence, and reprove the intelligent and he will gain knowledge.
English Standard Version
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
New American Standard Bible
Strike a scoffer and the naive may become clever, But rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Strike a scoffer and the naive may become clever, But rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
New Century Version
Whip those who make fun of wisdom, and perhaps foolish people will gain some wisdom. Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.
Whip those who make fun of wisdom, and perhaps foolish people will gain some wisdom. Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.
Good News Translation
Arrogance should be punished, so that people who don't know any better can learn a lesson. If you are wise, you will learn when you are corrected.
Arrogance should be punished, so that people who don't know any better can learn a lesson. If you are wise, you will learn when you are corrected.
Christian Standard Bible®
Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Whanne a man ful of pestilence is betun, a fool schal be wisere. If thou blamist a wijs man, he schal vndurstonde techyng.
Whanne a man ful of pestilence is betun, a fool schal be wisere. If thou blamist a wijs man, he schal vndurstonde techyng.
Revised Standard Version
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
Contextual Overview
25 If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson; if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Smite: Proverbs 21:11, Deuteronomy 13:11, Deuteronomy 21:21
beware: Heb. be cunning
reprove: Proverbs 9:9, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 15:5, Proverbs 17:10, Revelation 3:19
Reciprocal: Psalms 141:5 - the righteous Proverbs 7:7 - the simple Proverbs 20:30 - stripes Proverbs 26:3 - General Ephesians 5:11 - but
Cross-References
Genesis 13:10
Lot took a long look at the fertile plains of the Jordan Valley in the direction of Zoar. The whole area was well watered everywhere, like the garden of the Lord or the beautiful land of Egypt. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)
Lot took a long look at the fertile plains of the Jordan Valley in the direction of Zoar. The whole area was well watered everywhere, like the garden of the Lord or the beautiful land of Egypt. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)
Genesis 14:3
This second group of kings joined forces in Siddim Valley (that is, the valley of the Dead Sea).
This second group of kings joined forces in Siddim Valley (that is, the valley of the Dead Sea).
Psalms 107:34
He turns the fruitful land into salty wastelands, because of the wickedness of those who live there.
He turns the fruitful land into salty wastelands, because of the wickedness of those who live there.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware,.... That is, give reproof to a man that scoffs at religion, and makes a jest of all that is good; for though it may be of no use to him who will despise it, yet it may be observed, and be useful to another that hears it; who, though void of understanding, yet not hardened in impiety as the other, but open to conviction, "will become cunning" x, as it may be rendered; or learns wisdom, and becomes hereby a knowing and understanding man; he hears another reproved, and fears, and becomes a wise man; so that though reproof may be lost on one, it succeeds in another, which is an encouragement to give it;
and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge; he will grow wiser and wiser; he will improve in the knowledge of things; see Proverbs 9:8.
x יערם "astutus efficetur", Pagninus, Montanus; "astutus fiet", Junius Tremellius, Cocceius "astutior fiet", Michaelis; "solertiam parabit", Schultens.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Words which embrace nearly the whole theory of punishment. If the man who offends is a “scorner,” hardened beyond all hope of reformation, then punish him by way of retribution and example, and let the penalty be sharp, that even the unwary and careless may beware. If the man be “understanding,” then let the punishment take the form of discipline. Admonish, reprove, educate.
