Proverbs 19:25

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

Cross-reference

Proverbs 9:9 says teaching a wise man makes him wiser, echoing the gain from rebuking the discerning in 19:25.

Proverbs 15:5 says heeding reproof leads to prudence — directly echoing the discerning man's response here.

Proverbs 17:10 shows a rebuke deeply affects a wise man, unlike a fool — mirroring the two responses in this verse.

Proverbs 21:11 similarly says punishing a mocker teaches the inexperienced, and teaching a wise man increases knowledge.

Proverbs 26:3 states a rod is for fools' backs — consistent with striking the scoffer to teach the simple.

Deuteronomy 13:11 Related theme

Deuteronomy 13:11 commands public punishment so that all Israel hears and fears, mirroring the deterrent effect of striking a mocker.

Deuteronomy 21:21 Related theme

Deuteronomy 21:21 also uses public execution to make all Israel fear and stop evil, parallel to teaching through punishment.

Psalm 141:5 Parallel

Psalm 141:5 welcomes rebuke as kindness — reflecting the discerning man’s positive response to reproof.

Revelation 3:19 Related theme

Revelation 3:19 presents reproof as an act of love — aligning with the beneficial purpose of correction here.