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Proverbs 21:11

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11zWhen the scorner is apunished, the simple is made wise:

And when the wise bis instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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Footnotes

  1. zSo ch. 19:25.
  2. aHeb. of Ex. 21:22. ch. 17:26. & 22:3. & 27:12.
  3. bSee Neh. 8:13 marg.

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.