Proverbs 21:11 - Common English BibleWhen a mocker is punished, the naive person gains wisdom; when insight comes to the wise, knowledge increases. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionWhen the scoffer is punished, the fool gets a lesson in being wise; but men of [godly] Wisdom and good sense learn by being instructed. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionWhen the pestilent is punished, a little one will become wiser. And if he pursues what is wise, he will receive knowledge. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionWhen a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge. See the chapter |