King James Bible
KJVSmite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 19:25
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 19:25 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge. | |
English Revised VersionERV | smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. | |
World English BibleWEB | Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge. |
American Standard Version
ASVSmite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTSmite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
English Revised Version
ERVsmite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTSmite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
World English Bible
WEBFlog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
American King James Version
AKJVSmite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
King James Bible
KJVSmite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
American Standard Version
ASVSmite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTSmite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
English Revised Version
ERVsmite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTSmite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
World English Bible
WEBFlog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
American King James Version
AKJVSmite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.