Proverbs 21:11Vote For 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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
World English Bible (WEB)
When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11 Cross References

And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also.
And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded. So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away. And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him. And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them. And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)