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Proverbs 21:11

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11 If you punish those who make fun of wisdom, a foolish person may gain some wisdom. But if you teach the wise, they will get knowledge.

11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.

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