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11 When the scoffer[a] is punished, the simple become wiser;
    when the wise man is instructed, he increases in knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 21:11 Scoffer: see note on Prov 1:22; see also Prov 14:3; 19:29. Simple: see note on Prov 1:4.

11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
    by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(A)

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