Catholic Public Domain Version
"Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it. "
— Proverbs 9:9, Catholic Public Domain Version
“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 teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased.”
“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”
Leave behind childishness. And live and walk by the ways of prudence.”
Whoever teaches a mocker causes injury to himself. And whoever argues with the impious produces a blemish on himself.
Do not be willing to argue with a mocker, lest he hate you. Dispute with the wise, and he will love you.
Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of holiness is prudence.
For by me, your days will be multiplied and years of life will be added to you.
If you would be wise, you will be so for yourself. But if you would be one who ridicules, you alone shall carry the evil.