King James Bible
KJVWhen the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 21:11
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 21:11 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. | |
American Standard VersionASV | When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. | |
English Revised VersionERV | When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. | |
World English BibleWEB | When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. |
American Standard Version
ASVWhen the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWhen a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWhen the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
English Revised Version
ERVWhen the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWhen the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
World English Bible
WEBWhen the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhen the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
American King James Version
AKJVWhen the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
King James Bible
KJVWhen the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
American Standard Version
ASVWhen the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWhen a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWhen the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
English Revised Version
ERVWhen the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWhen the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
World English Bible
WEBWhen the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhen the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
American King James Version
AKJVWhen the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.