Proverbs 21:11
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; When the wise man is taught, he receiveth knowledge.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
10The soul of the wicked longeth to do evil; His neighbor findeth no compassion in his eyes.
12The righteous man hath regard to the house of the wicked; He casteth the wicked headlong into ruin.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5Let the wise man hear, and he will increase his knowledge, And the man of understanding will gain wise counsels;
Proverbs 15:14The heart of the man of understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.
Proverbs 18:15The heart of the intelligent will acquire knowledge, And the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.
Acts 5:5And Ananias, hearing these words, fell down, and expired. And great fear came on all that heard of it.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:11
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. See here the character of a very wicked man. 1. The strong inclination he has to do mischief. His very soul desires evil, desires that evil may be done and that he may have the pleasure, not only of seeing it, but of having a hand in it. The root of wickedness lies in the soul; the desire that men have to do evil, that is the lust which conceives and brings forth sin. 2. The strong aversion he has to do good: His neighbour, his… Read the whole commentary →