"Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge."
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And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
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.
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.