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Proverbs 21:11

When the pestilent is punished, a little one will become wiser. And if he pursues what is wise, he will receive knowledge
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.

New International Version

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; when a wise man is instructed, he gets knowledge.