Proverbs 21:11

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

When you punish a proud person who laughs at what is right, even fools will learn something. But a little instruction is enough for the wise to learn what they should.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:25

Punish a rude, arrogant person, and even slow learners will become wiser. But just a little correction is enough to teach a person who has understanding.

Proverbs 18:15

Wise people want to learn more, so they listen closely to gain knowledge.

Proverbs 9:9

Teach the wise, and they will become wiser. Instruct those who live right, and they will gain more knowledge.

Acts 5:5

When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died. Some young men came and wrapped his body. They carried it out and buried it. And everyone who heard about this was filled with fear.

Proverbs 18:1

Some people like to do things their own way, and they get upset when people give them advice.

Revelation 11:13

At that same time there was a great earthquake. A tenth of the city was destroyed. And 7000 people were killed in the earthquake. Those who did not die were very afraid. They gave glory to the God of heaven.

Proverbs 15:14

Intelligent people want more knowledge, but fools only want more nonsense.

Proverbs 1:5

Even the wise could become wiser by listening to these proverbs. They will gain understanding and learn to solve difficult problems.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then the men in the town must kill the son with stones. By doing this you will remove this evil from your group. Everyone in Israel will hear about this and be afraid.

Deuteronomy 13:11

Then all the Israelites will hear about it and be afraid. And they will not do those evil things anymore.

Numbers 16:34

The Israelites heard the cries of the men being destroyed. So they all ran in different directions and said, “The earth will swallow us too!”

Proverbs 9:7

Criticize a person who is rude and shows no respect, and you will only get insults. Correct the wicked, and you will only get hurt.