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Proverbs 21:11–12

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When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
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From verse 11

  1. Proverbs 19:25Rank 1 from verse 11
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    25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

  2. Proverbs 18:15Rank 2 from verse 11
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    15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  3. Acts 5:5Rank 3 from verse 11
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    5And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.

  4. Proverbs 9:9Rank 4 from verse 11
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    9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

  5. Deuteronomy 21:21Rank 5 from verse 11
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    21And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.

From verse 12

  1. Proverbs 14:11Rank 1 from verse 12
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    11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

  2. Psalms 37:35–36Rank 2 from verse 12
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    35I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.

    36Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.

  3. 2 Peter 3:6–7Rank 3 from verse 12
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    6Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:

    7But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

  4. Psalms 107:43Rank 4 from verse 12
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    43Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.

  5. 1 Corinthians 10:5Rank 5 from verse 12
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    5But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

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Proverbs 21:11

COMBINED MEANING

punished

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Made to suffer a penalty, chastisement, loss, pain, or judgment in consequence of an offence, evil, or the authority's sentence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

simple

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Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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instructed

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Taught, trained, informed, directed, counselled, warned, or corrected concerning a matter.

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Proverbs 21:12

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righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

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13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

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