Proverbs 21:11

The Message

Simpletons only learn the hard way, but the wise learn by listening.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:25

Punish the insolent—make an example of them. Who knows? Somebody might learn a good lesson.

Proverbs 18:15

Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.

Acts 5:5

Ananias, when he heard those words, fell down dead. That put the fear of God into everyone who heard of it. The younger men went right to work and wrapped him up, then carried him out and buried him.

Proverbs 18:1

Loners who care only for themselves spit on the common good.

Proverbs 15:14

An intelligent person is always eager to take in more truth; fools feed on fast-food fads and fancies.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then all the men of the town are to throw rocks at him until he’s dead. You will have purged the evil pollution from among you. All Israel will hear what’s happened and be in awe. * * *

Deuteronomy 13:11

Every man, woman, and child in Israel will hear what’s been done and be in awe. No one will dare to do an evil thing like this again.

Numbers 16:34

At the sound of their cries everyone around ran for dear life, shouting, “We’re about to be swallowed up alive!”

Proverbs 9:7

If you reason with an arrogant cynic, you’ll get slapped in the face; confront bad behavior and get a kick in the shins. So don’t waste your time on a scoffer; all you’ll get for your pains is abuse. But if you correct those who care about life, that’s different—they’ll love you for it! Save your breath for the wise—they’ll be wiser for it; tell good people what you know—they’ll profit from it. Skilled living gets its start in the Fear-of-God, insight into life from knowing a Holy God. It’s through me, Lady Wisdom, that your life deepens, and the years of your life ripen. Live wisely and wisdom will permeate your life; mock life and life will mock you.