Proverbs 21:11

King James Version 1611 (Original)

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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  • Prov 19:25 : 25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
  • Acts 5:5 : 5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
  • Acts 5:11-14 : 11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them. 14 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)
  • 1 Cor 10:6-9 : 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. 10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. 11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
  • Heb 2:1-3 : 1 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. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
  • Heb 10:28-29 : 28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
  • Rev 11:13 : 13 And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
  • Num 16:34 : 34 And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also.
  • Deut 13:11 : 11 And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
  • Deut 21:21 : 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.
  • Ps 64:7-9 : 7 But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded. 8 So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away. 9 And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
  • Prov 1:5 : 5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
  • Prov 9:9 : 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
  • Prov 15:14 : 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
  • Prov 18:1 : 1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
  • Prov 18:15 : 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:25
    84%

    25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

  • Prov 14:6-9
    4 verses
    78%

    6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

    7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

    9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

  • Prov 1:22
    77%

    22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, 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%

    7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

    8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

    9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

  • Prov 21:12
    75%

    12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

  • Prov 13:1
    75%

    1A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

  • Prov 19:29
    74%

    29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

  • Prov 17:10
    74%

    10A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

  • Prov 22:3
    73%

    3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  • Prov 27:12
    73%

    12A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    73%

    13In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

  • Prov 29:8
    73%

    8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

  • Prov 1:4-5
    2 verses
    73%

    4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

    5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

  • Prov 15:12
    73%

    12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

  • Prov 18:3
    72%

    3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

  • Eccl 7:5
    72%

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

  • Prov 12:1
    72%

    1Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

  • Prov 15:21
    71%

    21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

  • Prov 18:15
    71%

    15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Job 22:19
    71%

    19The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn.

  • Prov 22:10
    71%

    10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

  • Prov 1:7
    71%

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

  • Prov 14:15-16
    2 verses
    71%

    15The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

  • Prov 13:18
    71%

    18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

  • Prov 13:16
    71%

    16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

  • Prov 15:31
    71%

    31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

  • Prov 24:9
    71%

    9The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

  • Prov 16:22
    71%

    22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

  • Prov 14:33
    71%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

  • Prov 10:8
    71%

    8The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 11:2
    71%

    2When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

  • Prov 21:24
    71%

    24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 1:32
    71%

    32For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

  • Prov 28:11
    70%

    11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  • Prov 15:5
    70%

    5A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 15:2
    70%

    2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  • Prov 29:1
    70%

    1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

  • Isa 29:20
    70%

    20For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:

  • Prov 8:5
    70%

    5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 12:15
    70%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.