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Proverbs 19:25

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Proverbs 19:25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 19:25

Theological / Devotional

Smite a scorner. The scorner is regarded as too hardened for the punishment to help him, but the simpleton who is not yet beyond reformation will take warning and learn prudence. The man of understanding does not need to be beaten or to see another so punished. He is quick to learn from a simple reproof (see I Tim. 5:20).

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