ASV: Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
BBE: When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
DBY: Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
KJV: Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
JPS: When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; and when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge.
WBS: Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
WEB: Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
YLT: A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
