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Proverbs 21:11
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 21:11 in other translations
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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In context
8 Froward is the way of a man who is vile, And the pure--upright is his work.
9 Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than with a woman of contentions and a house of company.
10 The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
12 The Righteous One is acting wisely Towards the house of the wicked, He is overthrowing the wicked for wickedness.
13 Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
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