Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.¹

Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.

Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.

Smite a scoffer, and a simple man will learn prudence. And reprove him who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

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

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.

Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; and when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge.

Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent, and reproving one that has understanding, he will understand knowledge.

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

The scoffer you shall strike, and the simple, may they learn prudence, and reprove the intelligent and he will gain knowledge.

Strike a scorner and the simple will become careful; reprove a discerner, and he will discern knowledge.

Strike a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove one who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Strike the scoffer, and the simple will become prudent; Reprove a man of understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.¹

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

The scoffer, thou shalt smite, and, the simple, will beware, but correct a man of intelligence—he will understand teaching.

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.¹

Strike a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

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