Proverbs 21:11-13

New King James Version

¹¹When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
But when the ^(A)wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

¹²The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked,
Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.

¹³^(B)Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
Will also cry himself and not be heard.

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)

New King James Version (NKJV)

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