Proverbs 19:25 — compare English translations
Compare translationsProverbs 19:25 in 3 English versions, beneath the original-language interlinear. Each original word links to its lexicon entry, so you can weigh the renderings against the morphology yourself. Full word study →
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World English Bible Public Domain
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
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King James Version Public Domain
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
You strike a mocker and a naive one will become prudent, and rebuke an understanding one—he will understand knowledge.
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