Proverbs 21:11
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
In other versions
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
ASV
When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.
BBE
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
DBY
When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
WEB
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
YLT
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
ENG
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
WBT
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
BSB
In context
9It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.