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Proverbs 9:10-12
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10     [a]“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,[b]
    and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 For by me your days will be multiplied,
    and years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise, it is to your advantage;
    if you are arrogant, you alone will bear the blame.”

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  1. Proverbs 9:10 These three verses summarize the message that is found in the first nine chapters.
  2. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: see note on Prov 1:7.
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Proverbs 9:10-12
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10 The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One(B) is understanding.(C)
11 For through wisdom[a] your days will be many,
    and years will be added to your life.(D)
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
    if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

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  1. Proverbs 9:11 Septuagint, Syriac and Targum; Hebrew me
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