Verse (Click for Chapter) King James Bible When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. New King James Version When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. American Standard Version When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. Berean Study Bible When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge. Douay-Rheims Bible When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge. English Revised Version When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. World English Bible When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. Young's Literal Translation When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge. Proverbs 21:11 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 21:11 NIVProverbs 21:11 NLT Proverbs 21:11 ESV Proverbs 21:11 NASB Proverbs 21:11 NKJV Proverbs 21:11 KJV |