Hebrew Language Versions
KJV When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
KJVP When the scorner H3887 is punished, H6064 the simple H6612 is made wise: H2449 and when the wise H2450 is instructed, H7919 he receiveth H3947 knowledge. H1847
YLT When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
ASV When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
WEB When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
RV When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
NET When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.
ERVEN When you punish a proud person who laughs at what is right, even fools will learn something. But a little instruction is enough for the wise to learn what they should.