American Standard Version
Proverbs 21:11
11When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
- New International Version (NIV)When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.
- English Standard Version (ESV)When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
- New King James Version (NKJV)When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Context of Proverbs 21:11
9It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house. 10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes. When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. 12The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, Howthe wicked are overthrown to their ruin. 13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
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בַּעְנָשׁ־לֵ֭ץ יֶחְכַּם־פֶּ֑תִי וּבְהַשְׂכִּ֥יל לְ֝חָכָ֗ם יִקַּח־דָּֽעַת׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 21:11
- Proverbs 19:25Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
- Numbers 16:34And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them; for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up.
- Deuteronomy 13:11And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is in the midst of thee.
- Deuteronomy 21:21And all the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
- Psalms 64:7But God will shoot at them; With an arrow suddenly shall they be wounded.
- Acts 5:5And Ananias hearing these words fell down and gave up the ghost: and great fear came upon all that heard it.
- 1 Corinthians 10:6Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
- Hebrews 2:1Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.
- Hebrews 10:28A man that hath set at nought Moses’ law dieth without compassion on the word of two or three witnesses:
- Revelation 11:13And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell; and there were killed in the earthquake seven thousand persons: and the rest were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
- Proverbs 1:5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
- Proverbs 9:9Giveinstructionto a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
- Proverbs 15:14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
- Proverbs 18:1He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
Commentaries on Proverbs 21:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11When the scorner is punished - When those who mock at religion, blaspheme against its Author, and endeavor to poison society, and disturb the peace of the community by their false doctrine, meet with that degree of punishment which their crimes, as far as they affect the public peace, deserve; then the simple, who were either led away, or in danger of being led away, by their pernicious doctrines, are made wise. And when those thus made wise are…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11Verse 11 The simple may be made wise by punishments on the wicked, and by instructions to those who are willing to be taught.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11The simple-minded learn when they see a mocker punished (see Proverbs 1:22; 19:25). The wise do not need punishment threats because they already seek wisdom.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. (Compare Pr 19:25). That which the simple learn by the terrors of punishment, the wise learn by teaching.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 21
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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