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Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
World English Bible (WEB)
Smite{H5221}{(H8686)} a scorner{H3887}{(H8801)}, and the simple{H6612} will beware{H6191}{(H8686)}: and reprove{H3198}{(H8689)} one that hath understanding{H995}{(H8737)}, and he will understand{H995}{(H8799)} knowledge{H1847}.
Strong's King James
Hit a scoffer, the simple may become shrewd,
Rebuke the understanding, he will discern knowledge.
The F.O.G
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation
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