Proverbs 21:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

v. 11. When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise, since he profits by the example of warning; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge, no severe correction or punishment being necessary in his case, since he accepts teaching readily. cf Proverbs 19:25.

Proverbs 21:11

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