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.
DBY: When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
KJV: When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
JPS: When the scorner is punished, the thoughtless is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
WBS: When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth 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.
