Proverbs 21:11-13

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹¹When the scoffer is punished, the fool gets a lesson in being wise; but men of [godly] Wisdom and good sense learn by being instructed.

¹²The [uncompromisingly] righteous man considers well the house of the wicked—how the wicked are cast down to ruin.

¹³Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor will cry out himself and not be heard.^(A)

Proverbs 21:11-13

New International Version

¹¹When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.^(A)

¹²The Righteous One^[a] takes note of the house of the wicked
and brings the wicked to ruin.^(B)

¹³Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor
will also cry out^(C) and not be answered.^(D)

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

New International Version (NIV)