Proverbs 19:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 19:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 19:25 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 19:25 — KJV
“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. will beware: Heb. will be cunning”
— Proverbs 19:25 (KJV)
Proverbs 19:25 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 19:25
“And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? considereth...: Heb. setteth to his heart the stock...: Heb. that which comes of a tree?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:25: one, understanding, understand
“And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding, the youths: Heb. the sons”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:25: simple, one, understanding
“And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:25: hath, understanding, understand
“He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work. a widow's...: Heb. the son of a widow woman”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:25: understanding, understand, heb
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:25: hath, understanding, understand
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