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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

World English Bible (WEB)

When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

King James Version (KJV)

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

American Standard Version (ASV)

When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Cuando el escarnecedor es castigado, el simple se hace sabio; y cuando se amonestare al sabio, aprenderá ciencia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando se castiga al insolente, aprende el inexperto; cuando se corrige al sabio, el inexperto adquiere conocimiento.

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