Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
What does Proverbs 19:25 mean?
A gentle rebuke goes farthest with a man of understanding.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 19:24-25 and alongside a few nearby related passages.