Proverbs 21:11
Proverbs 21:11 The Message (MSG)
Simpletons only learn the hard way, but the wise learn by listening.
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.
Proverbs 21:11 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11 New Century Version (NCV)
If you punish those who make fun of wisdom, a foolish person may gain some wisdom. But if you teach the wise, they will get knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11 American Standard Version (ASV)
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11 New International Version (NIV)
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11 New King James Version (NKJV)
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise; But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge. [Prov 19:25]
Proverbs 21:11 New Living Translation (NLT)
If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise; if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.