That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
Proverbs 21:11 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 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. |
That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame: And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up.
And Ananias hearing these words fell down and gave up the ghost: and great fear came upon all that heard it.
And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is in the midst of thee.
And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell; and there were killed in the earthquake seven thousand persons: and the rest were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.