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Proverbs 21:11
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11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
    by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(A)

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When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;
But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.(A)

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Proverbs 21:11
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11 Simpletons only learn the hard way,
    but the wise learn by listening.

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