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When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
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Learning from Consequences
Commentators explain that the verse's first half teaches a practical truth: when a defiant mocker faces punishment, it serves as a powerful lesson. The naive or "simple" person observes these consequences, learns caution, and gains wisdom by seeing the negative outcome of foolishness.
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19th Century
Anglican
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise.— See above on Proverbs 19:25.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When the scorner is punished Either by the immediate hand of God, or by the civil magistrate; he who scoffs at Deity…
Presbyterian
The simple may be made wise by punishments on the wicked, and by instructions to those who are willing to be taught.
