“When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.”
Proverbs 21:11 (KJV) |
Proverbs 21:11
From Proverbs 21, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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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.
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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.
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Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.