Proverbs 21:11

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When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
World English Bible (WEB)
When the scorner{H3887}{(H8801)} is punished{H6064}{(H8800)}, the simple{H6612} is made wise{H2449}{(H8799)}: and when the wise{H2450} is instructed{H7919}{(H8687)}, he receiveth{H3947}{(H8799)} knowledge{H1847}.
Strong's King James
When a scoffer is fined, the simple becomes wise, When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation

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