Proverbs 19:25-27

King James Version

²⁵Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

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

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

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Proverbs 19:25-27

New International Version

²⁵Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke the discerning,^(A) and they will gain knowledge.^(B)

²⁶Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother^(C)
is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

²⁷Stop listening to instruction, my son,^(D)
and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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Proverbs 19:25-27

New King James Version

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

²⁶He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother
Is ^(C)a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

²⁷Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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Proverbs 19:25-27

English Standard Version

²⁵^(A)Strike ^(B)a scoffer, and the simple will ^(C)learn prudence;
    ^(D)reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
²⁶He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother
    is ^(E)a son who brings shame and reproach.
²⁷Cease to hear instruction, my son,
    ^(F)and you will stray from the words of knowledge.