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Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you.
Warn a wise person, and he will love you.
Give advice to a wise person, and he will become even wiser.
Teach a righteous person, and he will add to his learning.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning[a] of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding,

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  1. Proverbs 9:10 Or prerequisite or most important part

Do not rebuke mockers(A) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.(B)
Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.(C)

10 The fear of the Lord(D) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One(E) is understanding.(F)

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