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11 For by me your days will be multiplied,
    and the years of your life will be increased.
12 If you are wise, you will be wise for yourself,
    but if you scorn, you alone will bear it.

The Way of Foolishness

13 A foolish woman is clamorous;
    she is simple, and knows nothing.

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11 For through wisdom[a] your days will be many,
    and years will be added to your life.(A)
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
    if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

13 Folly is an unruly woman;(B)
    she is simple and knows nothing.(C)

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Footnotes

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