Translations
Modern
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
Traditional
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Literal
By fining a mocker, a simple one is made wise; and in giving understanding to a wise one, he receives knowledge.
Latin
Mulctato pestilente, sapientior erit parvulus, et si sectetur sapientem, sumet scientiam.
Original
Hebrew
English
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
Notes
The simple-minded learn when they see a mocker punished (see Proverbs 1:22; 19:25). The wise do not need punishment threats because they already seek wisdom.
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Topics
Being Naive Punishment: Design of To Secure Obedience Reproof: General Scriptures Concerning Scoffing: General Scriptures Concerning Simplicity: They Who Have the Grace of Profit by the Correction of Others Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to