Proverbs 19:25 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | a scorner | לֵ֣ץ | h3887 |
| 1 | Smite | תַּ֭כֶּה | h5221 |
| 2 | and the simple | וּפֶ֣תִי | h6612 |
| 3 | will beware | יַעְרִ֑ם | h6191 |
| 4 | and reprove | וְהוֹכִ֥יחַ | h3198 |
| 6 | and he will understand | יָבִ֥ין | h995 |
| 6 | and he will understand | יָבִ֥ין | h995 |
| 7 | knowledge | דָּֽעַת׃ | h1847 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, `and' he will understand knowledge.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
World English Bible (WEB)
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.