Proverbs 21:11
9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
- KJV
- 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.
- ASV
- When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
- DARBY
- When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
- BLB
- By fining a mocker, a simple one is made wise; and in giving understanding to a wise one, he receives knowledge.
- ÅB
- Når du straffer en spotter, blir den uforstandige vis, og når du lærer en vis, tar han imot kunnskap.
- OTB
- Når en spotter blir straffet, får den enkle visdom; når de vise blir instruert, får de kunnskap.
- B1930
- Når du straffer en spotter, blir den uforstandige vis, og når du lærer en vis, tar han imot kunnskap.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 19:25
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Read in contextProverbs 18:15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Read in contextProverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Read in contextActs 5:5
And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
Read in contextProverbs 18:1
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
Read in contextDeuteronomy 21:21
And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
Read in contextHebrews 2:1–3
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
Read in contextProverbs 1:5
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
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