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Give to a wise one and he will become more wise;
    teach[a] a righteous one and he will increase learning.

Foolishness’ Banquet

10 The start of wisdom is fear of Yahweh,
    and knowledge of the Holy One,[b] insight.
11 For by me your days shall increase,
    and years of life shall multiply for you.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 9:9 Literally “make known to”
  2. Proverbs 9:10 Or “holy ones”