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Proverbs 9:12

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 9:12 in other translations

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

Proverbs 9:12 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 9:12 in context

  1. 10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom.
    The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
  2. 11For by me your days will be multiplied.
    The years of your life will be increased.
  3. 12If you are wise, you are wise for yourself.
    If you mock, you alone will bear it.
  4. 13The foolish woman is loud,
    undisciplined, and knows nothing.
  5. 14She sits at the door of her house,
    on a seat in the high places of the city,