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When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
When a mocker is punished, the inexperienced become wiser; when one teaches a wise man, he acquires knowledge.
When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise; if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.