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Proverbs 21:11

King James Version (KJV)

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

Translations

Proverbs 21:11 - Amplified Bible

When the scoffer is punished, the fool gets a lesson in being wise; but men of [godly] Wisdom {and} good sense learn by being instructed.

Proverbs 21:11 - 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 - Bible in Basic English

When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11 - Darby Bible

When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11 - English Standard Version

When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11 - 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 - La Biblia de las Americas

Cuando el escarnecedor es castigado, el simple se hace sabio;
pero cuando se instruye al sabio, adquiere conocimiento.

Proverbs 21:11 - The Message

Simpletons only learn the hard way,
   but the wise learn by listening.

 

Proverbs 21:11 - New American Standard Bible

When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Cuando el insolente es castigado, el simple se hace sabio;
Pero cuando se instruye al sabio, adquiere conocimiento.

Proverbs 21:11 - World English Bible

When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11 - Young's Living Translation

When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.

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