Logos Bible Study

Proverbs 21:11

The Holman Christian Standard BibleOther versions

English

Arabic

Czech

French

German

Hebrew

Hungarian

Italian

Korean

Latin

Portuguese

Russian

Simplified Chinese

Spanish

Traditional Chinese

11When a mocker is punished,

the inexperienced become wiser;

when one teaches a wise man,

he acquires knowledge. k

Read in Logos

Cross references

  1. k21:11 Pr 19:25

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;

when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;

by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

When a mocker is punished,

the inexperienced become wiser;

when one teaches a wise man,

he acquires knowledge.

NLTNew Living Translation

If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise;

if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

With the punishment of a scoffer, the simple will become wise,

and with the instruction of the wise, he will obtain knowledge.

KJV 1900King James Version

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise:

And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.