Devine Scripture

Proverbs 21:11

Proverbs chapter 21 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

Context

v.10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.

v.11This passage

v.12The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, Howthe wicked are overthrown to their ruin.

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.