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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Hiere al escarnecedor, y el simple se hará avisado; y corrigiendo al entendido, entenderá ciencia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Castiga al insolente y el imprudente aprenderá la lección; reprende al sabio, y será más sabio.

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