Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent, 1 and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand da'as. 1

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

24An atzel (sluggard, lazy one) thrusteth his yad into his dish, 1 and will not so much as bring it back to his peh (mouth) again. 1

26He that mistreateth his av, and driveth out his em, 1 is a ben that causeth shame, and bringeth cherpah. 1

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 21:21And all the men of his town shall stone him with avanim (stones), that he die; so shalt thou put harah away from among you; and all Yisroel shall hear and fear.

Proverbs 9:8Reprove not a letz, lest he hate thee; 1 rebuke a chacham, and he will love thee. 1

Proverbs 17:10Ge'arah (scolding) goeth deeper into a meiven 1 than a hundred blows into a kesil (fool). 1

Revelation 3:19Those for whom I have ahavah I reprove and discipline. Be kham (hot), therefore, in kanous (zeal) for Hashem and make teshuva. + 3:19 Dt 8:5; Prov 3:12

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:25

24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. A sluggard is here exposed as a fool, for, 1. All his care is to save himself from labour and cold. See his posture: He hides his hand in his bosom, pretends he is lame and cannot work; his hands are cold, and he must warm them in his bosom; and, when they are warm there, he must keep them so. He hugs himself in his own ease and is resolved against labour and hardship. Let those work that love it; for his part he… Read the whole commentary →

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