Proverbs 21:11

The English Standar Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 1:5

Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,

Proverbs 15:14

The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

Proverbs 18:1

Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.

Proverbs 18:15

An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 9:7

Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury.

Proverbs 9:9

Give instruction[2] to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

Numbers 16:34

And all Israel who were around them fled at their cry, for they said, "Lest the earth swallow us up!"

Acts 5:5

When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it.

Deuteronomy 13:11

And all Israel shall hear and fear and never again do any such wickedness as this among you.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then all the men of the city shall stone him to death with stones. So you shall purge the evil from your midst, and all Israel shall hear, and fear.

Revelation 11:13

And at that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.