Proverbs 9:12

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

Proverbs 9:12 in Other Translations

KJV
12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
ESV
12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if you scoff, you alone will bear it.
NLT
12 If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.
MSG
12 Live wisely and wisdom will permeate your life; mock life and life will mock you. Madame Whore Calls Out, Too
CSB
12 If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit; if you mock, you alone will bear [the consequences]."

Proverbs 9:12 In-Context

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
13 Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing.
14 She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,
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