Proverbs 21:11-13

Tree of Life Version

¹¹When a mocker is punished, the naïve become wise.
When a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

¹²The righteous one considers the house of the wicked,
throwing the wicked down to their ruin.

¹³Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor,
will also cry out but not be answered.

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)

Tree of Life Version (TLV)

New International Version (NIV)