25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple (A)will become wary;
(B)Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

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11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
But when the (A)wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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11 So all Israel shall hear and (A)fear, and not again do such wickedness as this among you.

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10 (A)Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.

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(A)A fool despises his father’s instruction,
(B)But he who [a]receives correction is prudent.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:5 Lit. keeps

21 Then all the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones; (A)so you shall put away the evil from among you, (B)and all Israel shall hear and fear.

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19 (A)As many as I love, I rebuke and (B)chasten.[a] Therefore be [b]zealous and repent.

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 3:19 discipline
  2. Revelation 3:19 eager

(A)Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
(B)Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
Teach a just man, (C)and he will increase in learning.

10 “The(D) fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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