World English Bible
"Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning."
— Proverbs 9:9, World English Bible
“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. ”
“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 your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding."
He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased.
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.