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"When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge."
Proverbs Chapter 21, Verse 11
Proverbs 21:11 in Context (Verses 8–14 KJV)
8
The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.**
10
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.*
11
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
13
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.