Proverbs 21:11
“When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiueth knowledge.”
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Proverbs 21:11 Context
9It is better to dwell in a corner of the house top; then with a brawling woman in a wide house. 10The soule of the wicked desireth euill: his neighbour findeth no fauour in his eyes. 11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiueth knowledge. 12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God ouerthroweth the wicked for their wickednesse. 13Whoso stoppeth his eares at the cry of the poore, hee also shall cry himselfe, but shall not be heard.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:11
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
- King James Version
When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
- American Standard Version (1901)
When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.
- Basic English Bible
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
- Darby Bible
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
- Webster's Bible
When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
- World English Bible
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
- Youngs Literal Bible
When the scorner is punished, the thoughtless is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:11
21:11 The wise - The simple learn wisdom, both from the punishment of wicked men, and from the prosperity of good men.