Proverbs 21:11
King James Version (KJV)
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
In context
9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Proverbs 21:11 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
- WEB World English Bible
- When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
- ASV American Standard Version
- When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
- DBY Darby Translation
- When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
- WBS Webster Bible
- When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.