Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
World English Bible (WEB)
When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Strong's King James
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}.
The F.O.G *
When a scoffer is fined, the simple becomes wise, When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
