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Proverbs 9:7-12

7 He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself.

7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.

8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, Reprove a wise man and he will love you.

8 Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.

9 Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.

9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 For by me your days will be multiplied, And years of life will be added to you.

11 For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself, And if you scoff, you alone will bear it.

12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.