Proverbs 21:11
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
*When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiueth knowledge.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.19.25.
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- Proverbs 19:25Rank 1 from verse 11
- Proverbs 18:15Rank 2 from verse 11
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- Deuteronomy 21:21Rank 5 from verse 11
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.
21And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that hee die: so shalt thou put euill away from among you, and all Israel shall heare, & feare.
- Proverbs 18:1Rank 6 from verse 11
- 1 Corinthians 10:6–11Rank 7 from verse 11
6Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
7Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
8Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
9Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.
10Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.
11Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
6Now these things were †our examples, to the intent wee should not lust after euil things, as they also lusted.
7Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them, as it is written, *The people sate downe to eate and drinke, and rose vp to play.
8Neither let vs commit fornication, as some of them committed, and *fell in one day three and twentie thousand.
9Neither let vs tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, *and were destroyed of serpents.
10Neither murmure ye, as some of them also murmured, and were *destroyed of the destroyer.
11Now all these things happened vnto them for ‖ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, vpon whom the ends of the world are come.
- Deuteronomy 13:11Rank 8 from verse 11
- Hebrews 2:1–3Rank 9 from verse 11
1THEREFORE we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
2For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
3How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
1¶ Therefore we ought to giue the more earnest heede to the things which we haue heard, lest at any time we should †let them slip.
2For if the word spoken by Angels was stedfast, and euery transgression and disobedience receiued a iust recompense of reward:
3How shall we escape, if we neglect so great saluation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed vnto vs by them that heard him,
- Numbers 16:34Rank 10 from verse 11
- Proverbs 1:5Rank 11 from verse 11
- Psalms 64:7–9Rank 12 from verse 11
7But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
8So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.
9And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
7†But God shall shoote at them: with an arrowe, sodenly shall they be wounded.
8So they shall make their owne tongue to fall vpon themselues: all that see them, shall flee away.
9And all men shall feare, and shall declare the worke of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
- Acts 5:11–14Rank 13 from verse 11
11And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
12¶ And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.
13And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.
14And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)
11And great feare came vpon all the Church, and vpon as many as heard these things.
12¶ And by the hands of the Apostles, were many signes and wonders wrought among the people. (And they were all with one accord in Solomons porch.
13And of the rest durst no man ioyne himselfe to them: But the people magnified them.
14And beleeuers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)
- Hebrews 10:28–29Rank 14 from verse 11
28He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
29Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
28Hee that despised Moses Lawe, died without mercy, vnder two or three witnesses.
29Of how much sorer punishment suppose ye, shall hee be thought worthy, who hath troden vnder foote y e Sonne of God, and hath counted the blood of the couenant wherwith he was sanctified, an vnholy thing, and hath done despite vnto the spirit of grace?
- Proverbs 15:14Rank 15 from verse 11
- Revelation 11:13Rank 16 from verse 11
13And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
13And the same houre was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slaine †of men seuen thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gaue glory to the God of heauen.
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Proverbs 21:11
One who mocks, scoffs at, or treats others or what is right with contempt.
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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.
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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
Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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
Taught, trained, informed, directed, counselled, warned, or corrected concerning a matter.
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Receives, accepts, admits, or takes.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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10The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
10*†The soule of the wicked desireth euill: his neighbour findeth no fauour in his eyes.
11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
11*When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiueth knowledge.
Selected passage12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God ouerthroweth the wicked for their wickednesse.