Proverbs 21:11 - Compare All Versions

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

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

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

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.

When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.

When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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]

If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise; if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.

Senseless people learn their lessons the hard way, but the wise are teachable.

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