Proverbs 9:10-12

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¹⁰ “Wisdom begins with ·respect [fear; awe] for the Lord,
    and understanding begins with knowing the Holy One.
¹¹ ·If you live wisely [^LThrough/By me], you will live a long time;
    wisdom will add years to your life.
¹² The wise person is rewarded by wisdom,
    but ·whoever makes fun of wisdom will suffer for it [^Lmockers will bear it alone].”