25 (A)Smite a scorner, and the [a]foolish will beware: and reprove the prudent, and he will understand knowledge.

26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewd and shameful child.

27 My son, hear no more the instruction, that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:25 That is, the simple and ignorant men learn, when they see the wicked punished.

25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke the discerning,(A) and they will gain knowledge.(B)

26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother(C)
    is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

27 Stop listening to instruction, my son,(D)
    and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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