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Proverbs 19:25

WisdomHumility

23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

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

26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

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BSB
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, 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.
WEB
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
ASV
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
DARBY
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
BLB
Strike a mocker and a simple one acts prudently; and rebuke a discerning one—he will discern knowledge.
ÅB
Slå spotteren, så vil den uforstandige bli klok; vis den forstandige til rette, så vil han komme til innsikt og kunnskap.
OTB
Slå en spotter, og den enkle vil lære klokskap; irettesett den kloke, og de vil få kunnskap.
B1930
Slå spotteren, så vil den uforstandige bli klok; vis den forstandige til rette, så vil han komme til innsikt og kunnskap.

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