Proverbs 17:26; Proverbs 21:11; Proverbs 22:3; Proverbs 27:12

Proverbs 17:26

26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

Proverbs 21:11

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

Proverbs 22:3

3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Proverbs 27:12

12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.