Proverbs 21:11 | |
NASB: When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. (NASB ©1995) GWT: When a mocker is punished, a gullible person becomes wise, and when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. ASV: When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. BBE: When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge. DBY: When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. JPS: When the scorner is punished, the thoughtless is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. WBS: When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. WEB: When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. YLT: When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge. | |
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