Proverbs 21:11

World English Bible (2000)

When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 19:25 : 25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
  • Acts 5:5 : 5 Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and died. Great fear came on all who heard these things.
  • Acts 5:11-14 : 11 Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things. 12 By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 None of the rest dared to join them, however the people honored them. 14 More believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both 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 idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play." 8 Neither let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them committed, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell. 9 Neither let us test the Lord, as some of them tested, and perished by the serpents. 10 Neither grumble, as some of them also grumbled, and perished by the destroyer. 11 Now all these things happened to them by way of example, and they were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have come.
  • Heb 2:1-3 : 1 Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense; 3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation--which at the first having been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard;
  • Heb 10:28-29 : 28 A man who disregards Moses' law dies without compassion on the word of two or three witnesses. 29 How much worse punishment, do you think, will he be judged worthy of, who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has counted the blood of the covenant with which he was sanctified an unholy thing, and has insulted the Spirit of grace?
  • Rev 11:13 : 13 In that day there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the rest were terrified, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
  • Num 16:34 : 34 All Israel that were around them fled at the cry of them; for they said, "Lest the earth swallow us up!"
  • Deut 13:11 : 11 All Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall not do any more such wickedness as this is in the midst of you.
  • Deut 21:21 : 21 All the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones: so you shall put away the evil from the midst of you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
  • Ps 64:7-9 : 7 But God will shoot at them. They will be suddenly struck down with an arrow. 8 Their own tongues shall ruin them. All who see them will shake their heads. 9 All mankind shall be afraid. They shall declare the work of God, and shall wisely ponder what he has done.
  • Prov 1:5 : 5 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
  • Prov 9:9 : 9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
  • Prov 15:14 : 14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
  • Prov 18:1 : 1 An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
  • Prov 18:15 : 15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:25
    84%

    25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

  • Prov 14:6-9
    4 verses
    78%

    6A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

    7Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

    9Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will.

  • Prov 1:22
    77%

    22"How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves 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%

    7He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

    8Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

    9Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

  • Prov 21:12
    75%

    12The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.

  • Prov 13:1
    75%

    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

  • Prov 19:29
    74%

    29Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

  • Prov 17:10
    74%

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

  • Prov 22:3
    73%

    3A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • Prov 27:12
    73%

    12A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    73%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

  • Prov 29:8
    73%

    8Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

  • Prov 1:4-5
    2 verses
    73%

    4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:

    5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

  • Prov 15:12
    73%

    12A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

  • Prov 18:3
    72%

    3When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.

  • 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%

    1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

  • Prov 15:21
    71%

    21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

  • Prov 18:15
    71%

    15The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Job 22:19
    71%

    19The righteous see it, and are glad. The innocent ridicule them,

  • Prov 22:10
    71%

    10Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.

  • Prov 1:7
    71%

    7The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 14:15-16
    2 verses
    71%

    15A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

    16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

  • Prov 13:18
    71%

    18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

  • Prov 13:16
    71%

    16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 15:31
    71%

    31The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

  • Prov 24:9
    71%

    9The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.

  • Prov 16:22
    71%

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

  • Prov 14:33
    71%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

  • Prov 10:8
    71%

    8The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

  • Prov 11:2
    71%

    2When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

  • Prov 21:24
    71%

    24The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 1:32
    71%

    32For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.

  • Prov 28:11
    70%

    11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

  • Prov 15:5
    70%

    5A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Prov 15:2
    70%

    2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • Prov 29:1
    70%

    1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

  • Isa 29:20
    70%

    20For the ruthless is brought to nothing, and the scoffer ceases, and all those who are alert to do evil are cut off--

  • Prov 8:5
    70%

    5You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 12:15
    70%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.