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Proverbs 9:12
If thou hast been wise, thou hast been wise for thyself, And thou hast scorned--thyself bearest it.
Proverbs 9:12 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 9:12 in other translations
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
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In context
9 Give to the wise, and he is wiser still, Make known to the righteous, And he increaseth learning.
10 The commencement of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah, And a knowledge of the Holy Ones is understanding.
11 For by me do thy days multiply, And added to thee are years of life.
12 If thou hast been wise, thou hast been wise for thyself, And thou hast scorned--thyself bearest it.
13 A foolish woman is noisy, Simple, and hath not known what.
14 And she hath sat at the opening of her house, On a throne--the high places of the city,
15 To call to those passing by the way, Who are going straight on their paths.
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