Bible in Basic English
"Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased."
— Proverbs 9:9, Bible in Basic English
“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”
“Giveinstructionto a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. ”
“Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.”
“Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.”
“Give an occasion to a wise man, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach a just man, and he shall make haste to receive it.”
“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”
Give up the simple ones and have life, and go in the way of knowledge.
He who gives teaching to a man of pride gets shame for himself; he who says sharp words to a sinner gets a bad name.
Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.
Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased.
The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind
For by me your days will be increased, and the years of your life will be long.
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.