KJV - When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

ASV - When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

BBE - When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.

WEB - When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

YLT - When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.

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