NET

25 Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.

Darby

25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware^D4353; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.

Darby Bible Notes

beware - Or 'will become prudent,' as ch. 15.5; 1 Sam. 23.22.

KJV

25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware^K4257: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

KJV Bible Notes

will beware: Heb. will be cunning.

Strong's

25 Smite ^H5221 a scorner^H3887, and the simple^H6612 will beware^H6191: and reprove^H3198 one that hath understanding^H995, and he will understand^H995 knowledge^H1847.