Proverbs 21:11

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When a scoffer is punished, the simple become wise; when a wise person is instructed, they increase in knowledge.

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  • Prov 19:25 : 25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will gain wisdom; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.
  • Acts 5:5 : 5 When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and died. And great fear came upon all who heard about it.
  • Acts 5:11-14 : 11 Great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard these events. 12 Through the hands of the apostles, many signs and wonders were being performed among the people. And they were all gathered together in Solomon's Colonnade with one accord. 13 None of the others dared to join them, but the people held them in high esteem. 14 Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were being added to their number.
  • 1 Cor 10:6-9 : 6 Now these things happened as examples for us, so that we would not desire evil things as they did. 7 Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written, 'The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to play.' 8 We must not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand of them fell. 9 We should not test Christ, as some of them did, and they were killed by snakes. 10 Do not grumble, as some of them did, and they were destroyed by the destroyer. 11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.
  • Heb 2:1-3 : 1 Therefore, we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away. 2 For if the message spoken through angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first declared by the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him.
  • Heb 10:28-29 : 28 Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 29 How much more severe punishment do you think someone deserves who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, treated as unholy the blood of the covenant that sanctified them, and insulted the Spirit of grace?
  • Rev 11:13 : 13 At that very hour, there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the survivors were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.
  • Num 16:34 : 34 All the Israelites around them ran away at their cries, saying, 'The earth might swallow us too!'
  • Deut 13:11 : 11 Stone him to death because he sought to turn you away from the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
  • Deut 21:21 : 21 Then all the men of his city shall stone him to death. You must purge the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear of it and be afraid.
  • Ps 64:7-9 : 7 They devise unjust schemes, saying, 'We have perfected a cunning plan!'; truly the inward mind and heart of man are deep. 8 But God will shoot them with an arrow; suddenly, they will be struck down. 9 Their own tongues will cause their downfall; all who see them will shake their heads.
  • Prov 1:5 : 5 Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,
  • Prov 9:9 : 9 Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.
  • Prov 15:14 : 14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
  • Prov 18:1 : 1 One who isolates himself seeks his own desires; he quarrels against all sound wisdom.
  • Prov 18:15 : 15 The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 19:25
    84%

    25Strike a scoffer, and the simple will gain wisdom; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

  • Prov 14:6-9
    4 verses
    78%

    6A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge is easy for a discerning person.

    7Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

    9Fools mock at making amends for guilt, but goodwill is found among the upright.

  • Prov 1:22
    77%

    22How long, simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

  • Prov 14:18
    76%

    18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 9:7-9
    3 verses
    75%

    7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse.

    8Do not rebuke a mocker, or they will hate you; rebuke a wise person, and they will love you.

    9Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.

  • Prov 21:12
    75%

    12The righteous one considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked down to ruin.

  • Prov 13:1
    75%

    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a mocker does not heed rebuke.

  • Prov 19:29
    74%

    29Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

  • Prov 17:10
    74%

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Prov 22:3
    73%

    3The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

  • Prov 27:12
    73%

    12The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    73%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of those who lack understanding.

    14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 29:8
    73%

    8Mockers stir up a city, but the wise calm anger.

  • Prov 1:4-5
    2 verses
    73%

    4To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—

    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

  • Prov 15:12
    73%

    12A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.

  • Prov 18:3
    72%

    3When the wicked comes, contempt also comes, and with dishonor comes shame.

  • Eccl 7:5
    72%

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.

  • Prov 12:1
    72%

    1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is senseless.

  • Prov 15:21
    71%

    21Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.

  • Prov 18:15
    71%

    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Job 22:19
    71%

    19The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them.

  • Prov 22:10
    71%

    10Drive out the mocker, and conflict will go away; strife and insults will cease.

  • Prov 1:7
    71%

    7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 14:15-16
    2 verses
    71%

    15The simple believe everything, but the prudent carefully consider their steps.

    16The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

  • Prov 13:18
    71%

    18Poverty and shame come to those who ignore discipline, but those who heed correction are honored.

  • Prov 13:16
    71%

    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 15:31
    71%

    31The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise.

  • Prov 24:9
    71%

    9The plans of foolishness are sinful, and the mocker is detestable to others.

  • Prov 16:22
    71%

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

  • Prov 14:33
    71%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Prov 10:8
    71%

    8A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 11:2
    71%

    2When pride comes, then comes shame, but with the humble comes wisdom.

  • Prov 21:24
    71%

    24The proud and arrogant person, named 'Scoffer,' acts with excessive pride.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 1:32
    71%

    32For the turning away of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

  • Prov 28:11
    70%

    11A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with understanding will see right through him.

  • Prov 15:5
    70%

    5A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Prov 15:2
    70%

    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 29:1
    70%

    1A man who is often corrected but stubbornly stiffens his neck will be suddenly broken beyond healing.

  • Isa 29:20
    70%

    20For the ruthless will vanish, the scoffer will disappear, and all who have an eye for evil will be cut off.

  • Prov 8:5
    70%

    5Understand prudence, you simple ones; and you fools, gain a discerning heart.

  • Prov 12:15
    70%

    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.