KJVSmite a scorner, and the simple will beware: 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.
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
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