Proverbs 21:11
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise, And in giving understanding to the wise He receiveth knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
10The soul of the wicked hath desired evil, Not gracious in his eyes is his neighbour.
Cross References
Numbers 16:34and all Israel who [are] round about them have fled at their voice, for they said, 'Lest the earth swallow us;'
Deuteronomy 21:21and all the men of his city have stoned him with stones, and he hath died, and thou hast put away the evil out of thy midst, and all Israel do hear and fear.
Proverbs 1:5(The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)
Proverbs 15:14The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.
Proverbs 18:15The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Acts 5:5and Ananias hearing these words, having fallen down, did expire, and great fear came upon all who heard these things,
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 →