Proverbs 9:12 bbe — If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.

Bible in Basic English

"If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it."

— Proverbs 9:12, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 9 — Context

9

Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased.

10

The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind

11

For by me your days will be increased, and the years of your life will be long.

12

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.

13

The foolish woman is full of noise; she has no sense at all.

14

Seated at the door of her house, in the high places of the town,

15

Crying out to those who go by, going straight on their way, she says:

Proverbs 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 9:12 say?
Proverbs 9:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.”
Where is Proverbs 9:12 in the Bible?
Proverbs 9:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 9, verse 12.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 9:12.
What translation should I read Proverbs 9:12 in?
Proverbs 9:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 9:12?
Proverbs 9:12 reads (BBE): “If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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