Proverbs 21:11-13

Living Bible

¹¹The wise man learns by listening; the simpleton can learn only by seeing scorners punished.

¹²God, the Righteous One, knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked and will bring the wicked to judgment.

¹³He who shuts his ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in his own time of need.

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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