Proverbs 21:11

The Passion Translation

Senseless people learn their lessons the hard way, but the wise are teachable.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:5

For the wise, these proverbs will make you even wiser, and for those with discernment, you will be able to acquire brilliant strategies for leadership.

Proverbs 15:14

Lovers of God hunger after truth, but those without understanding feast on foolishness and don’t even realize it.

Proverbs 18:1

An unfriendly person isolates himself and seems to care only about his own issues. For his contempt of sound judgment makes him a recluse.

Proverbs 18:15

The spiritually hungry are always ready to learn more, for their hearts are eager to discover new truths.

Proverbs 19:25

If you punish the insolent who don’t know any better, they will learn not to mock. But if you correct a wise man, he will grow even wiser.

Proverbs 9:7

If you try to correct an arrogant cynic, expect an angry insult in return. And if you try to confront an evil man, don’t be surprised if all you get is a slap in the face!

Proverbs 9:9

Teach a wise man what is right and he’ll grow even wiser. Instruct the lovers of God and they’ll learn even more.

Acts 5:5

The moment Ananias heard those words, he fell over dead. Everyone was terrified when they heard what had happened.

Revelation 11:13

At that very moment there was a powerful earthquake and a tenth of the city collapsed, killing seven thousand people. The rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.