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Proverbs 21:11-13
Easy-to-Read Version
Proverbs 21:11-13
Easy-to-Read Version
11 When you punish a proud person who laughs at what is right, even fools will learn something.[a] But a little instruction is enough for the wise to learn what they should.
12 God is good. He knows what the wicked are doing, and he will punish them.
13 Those who refuse to help the poor will not receive help when they need it themselves.
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- Proverbs 21:11 Or “Punish a rude, arrogant person, and the others will become wise.”
Proverbs 21:11-13
New International Version
Proverbs 21:11-13
New International Version
11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person
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