Proverbs 19:25

ASV — American Standard Version

“Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”

KJV — King James Version

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

WEB — World English Bible

“Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.”