King James Version
"When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge."
— Proverbs 21:11, King James Version
“When the scoffer 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 man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.