New International Version (©1984)
Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge. GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson. Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge. King James Bible
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. American King James Version
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge. American Standard Version
Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Bible in Basic English
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. Douay-Rheims Bible
The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline. Darby Bible Translation
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge. English Revised Version
smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Webster's Bible Translation
Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. World English Bible
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge. Young's Literal Translation
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge. | 
