Proverbs 21:11
World English Bible (WEB)
When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
In context
9 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.
13 Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
Proverbs 21:11 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
- KJV King James Version
- When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth 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.