Proverbs Chapter 21 verse 11 Holy Bible
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.
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When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 11. - When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise. We had the same thought at Proverbs 19:25 (where see note). The simple (parvulus, Vulgate) profit by the punishment of the incorrigibly evil But the wise need not chastisement for their improvement. When the wise is instructed (Psalm 32:6), he (the wise) receiveth knowledge. The wise man uses every opportunity, takes advantage of every circumstance and event, to increase his knowledge and experience. The Vulgate carries on the subject, "And if he (the simple) follow the wise man, he shall attain knowledge." Septuagint, "When the intemperate man is punished, the simple is made cleverer; and a wise man understanding will receive knowledge." "For it often happens," says St. Gregory ('Moral.,' 18:38). "that the mind of the weak is the more unsteadied from the hearing of the truth, as it sees the despisers of the truth flourishing; but when just vengeance takes away the unjust, it keeps others away from wickedness."
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(11) When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise.--See above on Proverbs 19:25.
