Proverbs 21:11-13

New American Standard Bible 1995

¹¹When the ^(A)scoffer is punished, the ^[a]naive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
¹²The righteous one considers the house of the wicked,
Turning the ^(B)wicked to ruin.
¹³He who ^(C)shuts his ear to the cry of the poor
Will also cry himself and not be ^(D)answered.

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Proverbs 21:11 Lit simple

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)

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Proverbs 21:12 Or The righteous person

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