Proverbs 19:25-27

International Standard Version

²⁵If you scourge a scoffer,
the simple person may learn to be discreet;
rebuke a discerning man
and he will gain understanding.

²⁶Whoever mistreats his father
and alienates his mother
is a son who brings both shame and disrespect.

²⁷My son, if you stop listening to instruction,
you will stray from the principles of knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25-27

New International Version

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

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

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

International Standard Version (ISV)

New International Version (NIV)