Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.
NMVSmite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
OJBStrike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent, and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand da'as.
RVsmite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
T4TIf you punish someone who makes fun of those who are wise, those who ◄are naive/need to be instructed► will learn to do what is smart; if you rebuke those who are wise, they will listen to what you say and become wiser.