Strong's Lexicon When a mocker לֵ֭ץ (lêṣ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3887: 1) to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to boast 1a2) to scorn 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to mock, deride 1b2) to interpret (language) 1b2a) interpreter (participle) 1b2b) ambassador (fig.) 1c) (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker is punished, בַּעְנָשׁ־ (ba‘·nāš-) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 6064: 1) to fine, amerce, punish, condemn, mulct 1a) (Qal) to fine, punish 1b) (Niphal) to be fined, be punished, be mulcted the simple פֶּ֑תִי (pe·ṯî) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6612: n f 1) simplicity, naivete adj 2) simple, foolish, open-minded gain wisdom; יֶחְכַּם־ (yeḥ·kam-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2449: 1) to be wise 1a) (Qal) to be or become wise, act wisely 1b) (Piel) to make wise, teach wisdom, instruct 1c) (Pual) to be made wise 1d) (Hiphil) to make wise 1e) (Hithpael) to show oneself wise, deceive, show one's wisdom and when a wise man לְ֝חָכָ֗ם (lə·ḥā·ḵām) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2450: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously) is instructed, וּבְהַשְׂכִּ֥יל (ū·ḇə·haś·kîl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 7919: 1) to be prudent, be circumspect, wisely understand, prosper 1a) (Qal) to be prudent, be circumspect 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to look at or upon, have insight 1b2) to give attention to, consider, ponder, be prudent 1b3) to have insight, have comprehension 1b3a) insight, comprehension (subst) 1b4) to cause to consider, give insight, teach 1b4a) the teachers, the wise 1b5) to act circumspectly, act prudently, act wisely 1b6) to prosper, have success 1b7) to cause to prosper 2) (Piel) to lay crosswise, cross (hands) he acquires יִקַּח־ (yiq·qaḥ-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3947: 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning) knowledge. דָּֽעַת׃ (dā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 1847: 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleWhen a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge. Young's Literal Translation When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge. Holman Christian Standard Bible When a mocker is punished, the inexperienced become wiser; when one teaches a wise man, he acquires knowledge. New American Standard Bible When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. King James Bible When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. Parallel Verses New International Version When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge. New Living Translation If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise; if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser. English Standard Version When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. New American Standard Bible When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. King James Bible When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. Holman Christian Standard Bible When a mocker is punished, the inexperienced become wiser; when one teaches a wise man, he acquires knowledge. International Standard Version When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. NET Bible When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge. American Standard Version When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. English Revised Version When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. Young's Literal Translation When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge. Cross References Proverbs 9:7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Proverbs 19:25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. Proverbs 21:9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. Proverbs 21:8 The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. Proverbs 21:12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. Proverbs 21:13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. Proverbs 21:14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. Jump to Previous Gain Gains Gets Instructed Mocker Naive Pride Punished Punishment Receives Receiveth Scoffer Scorner Simple Thoughtless Undergoes Understanding Watching Wisdom WiseJump to Next Gain Gains Gets Instructed Mocker Naive Pride Punished Punishment Receives Receiveth Scoffer Scorner Simple Thoughtless Undergoes Understanding Watching Wisdom WiseLinks Proverbs 21:11 NIVProverbs 21:11 NLT Proverbs 21:11 ESV Proverbs 21:11 NASB Proverbs 21:11 KJV Proverbs 21:11 Bible Apps Proverbs 21:11 Parallel Proverbs 21:11 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 21:11 Chinese Bible Proverbs 21:11 French Bible Proverbs 21:11 German Bible Proverbs 21:11 Commentaries Bible Hub |