Proverbs 21:11-13

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹¹When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.^(A)

¹²The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked;
He brings the wicked to ruin.

¹³The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
will himself also call out and not be answered.^(B)

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)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)