Proverbs 21:11 - Revised Version 1885 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When the scoffer is punished, the fool gets a lesson in being wise; but men of [godly] Wisdom and good sense learn by being instructed. American Standard Version (1901) When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. Common English Bible When a mocker is punished, the naive person gains wisdom; when insight comes to the wise, knowledge increases. Catholic Public Domain Version When the pestilent is punished, a little one will become wiser. And if he pursues what is wise, he will receive knowledge. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge. |