Proverbs 19:25-27

New King James Version

²⁵Strike a scoffer, and the simple ^(A)will become wary;
^(B)Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

²⁶He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother
Is ^(C)a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

²⁷Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25-27

New International Version

²⁵Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke the discerning,^(A) and they will gain knowledge.^(B)

²⁶Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother^(C)
is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

²⁷Stop listening to instruction, my son,^(D)
and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

New King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)