Proverbs 21:11
What does Proverbs 21:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 21:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
KJV
King James Version · 1611When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 18:1
He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
- Numbers 16:34
And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them; for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up.
- Acts 5:11
And great fear came upon the whole church, and upon all that heard these things.
- Deuteronomy 13:11
And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is in the midst of thee.
- Hebrews 2:1
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.
- 1 Corinthians 10:6
Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
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