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Proverbs 9:12

American Standard Version

If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.

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Proverbs 9:12 in other translations

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself.
If you mock, you alone will bear it.

Proverbs 9:12 · World English Bible

Proverbs 9:12 in context

  1. 10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
  2. 11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.
  3. 12If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.
  4. 13The foolish woman is clamorous; She is simple, and knoweth nothing.
  5. 14And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,