“Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.”
Proverbs 19:25 (WEB)
Context Reading
23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment;he rests and will not be touched by trouble. 24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge. 26He who robs his father and drives away his motheris a son who causes shame and brings reproach. 27If you stop listening to instruction, my son,you will stray from the words of knowledge.