KJV : Smite <05221> (8686) a scorner <03887> (8801), and the simple <06612> will beware <06191> (8686): and reprove <03198> (8689) one that hath understanding <0995> (8737), [and] he will understand <0995> (8799) knowledge <01847>. {will beware: Heb. will be cunning}NASB : Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.NASB# : Strike<5221> a scoffer<3917> and the naive<6612> may become<6191> shrewd<6191>, But reprove<3198> one who has<995> understanding<995> and he will gain<995> knowledge<1847>.