Proverbs 21:11
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.”Proverbs 21:11
What Does Proverbs 21:11 Mean?
Proverbs 21:11 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 21:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 19:25“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”Proverbs 18:15“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”Proverbs 9:9“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”Acts 5:5“And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.”Deuteronomy 21:21“And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.”Proverbs 18:1“Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.”Numbers 16:34“And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also.”Deuteronomy 13:11“And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.”Psalms 64:7“But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.”Proverbs 1:5“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:”Proverbs 1:22“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?”1 Corinthians 10:6“Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.”Hebrews 2:1“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.”Deuteronomy 17:12“And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the LORD thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel.”Deuteronomy 19:20“And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you.”Proverbs 15:14“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.”Acts 5:11“And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.”Hebrews 10:28“He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:”Revelation 11:13“And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.”
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