King James Version
Read in contextWhen the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.