Proverbs 21:11-13

Modern English Version

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

¹² The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked,
    but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.

¹³ Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor,
    he also will cry himself, but will not be heard.