“Pestilente flagellato stultus sapientior erit ; si autem corripueris sapientem, intelliget disciplinam.”
“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”
“Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.”
“Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.”
“Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”
Ones. Hebrew, “the saint or holy thing.” (Haydock) — Chaldean, “to make a vow for the sanctuary, and afterwards repent;” having acted inconsiderately at first. To attack the persons or relics of the saints, or to plunder what is consecrated to pious uses, will bring on destruction; so also to make vows, and then seek to evade them, will not pass unpunished. (Calmet)
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.