Proverbs 19:25

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

Proverbs 19:25 · WEB

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ગુજરાતી — નીતિવચનો ૧૯:૨૫: તિરસ્કાર કરનાર વ્યક્તિને મારશો, તો ભોળો શાણો થશે; બુદ્ધિમાનને ઠપકો આપશો, તો તે ડહાપણમાં પ્રવીણ થશે.
हिन्दी — नीतिवचन १९:२५: ठट्ठा करनेवाले को मार, इससे भोला मनुष्य समझदार हो जाएगा; और समझवाले को डाँट, तब वह अधिक ज्ञान पाएगा।

23The fear of the LORD 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 mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

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