American Standard Version
"When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. "
— Proverbs 21:11, American Standard Version
“When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.”
“When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.”
“When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.”
“When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.”
“When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.”
“When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.”
The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, Howthe wicked are overthrown to their ruin.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.