Proverbs 19:25

If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.

Proverbs 21:11

When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Deuteronomy 13:11

Then all Israel will hear about it, be afraid, and won't do this evil thing again among you.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then all the men of his city are to stone him with boulders so that he dies. This is how you will remove this evil from among you. Then all Israel will hear of it and will be afraid."

Proverbs 9:8-10

Don't rebuke a mocker or he will hate you. Rebuke a wise person, and he will love you.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and discipline those whom I love, so be serious and repent!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Smite

Proverbs 21:11
When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Deuteronomy 13:11
Then all Israel will hear about it, be afraid, and won't do this evil thing again among you.
Deuteronomy 21:21
Then all the men of his city are to stone him with boulders so that he dies. This is how you will remove this evil from among you. Then all Israel will hear of it and will be afraid."

Reprove

Proverbs 9:9
Counsel a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will add to his learning.
Proverbs 15:5
A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.
Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool.
Revelation 3:19
I correct and discipline those whom I love, so be serious and repent!

General references

Deuteronomy 13:11
Then all Israel will hear about it, be afraid, and won't do this evil thing again among you.

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