Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,
Proverbs 21:11 - English Standard Version 2016 When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. 更多版本King 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. |
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,
The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
And all Israel who were around them fled at their cry, for they said, “Lest the earth swallow us up!”
When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it.
And all Israel shall hear and fear and never again do any such wickedness as this among you.
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.
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.