that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
Proverbs 21:11 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
All Yisra'el that were round about them fled at the cry of them; for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up.
Chananyah, hearing these words, fell down and died. Great fear came on all who heard these things.
All Yisra'el shall hear, and fear, and shall not do any more such wickedness as this is in the midst of you.
All the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones: so shall you put away the evil from the midst of you; and all Yisra'el shall hear, and fear.
In that day 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.