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Proverbs 21:11

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

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Proverbs 21:11

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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

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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

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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.

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instructed

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

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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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