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Proverbs 9:8-10
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

8 A scoffer who is rebuked will only hate you;
    the wise, when rebuked, will love you.
9 Give instruction[a] to the wise, and they will become wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will gain in learning.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
    and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

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  1. Proverbs 9:9 Heb lacks instruction
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Proverbs 9:8-10
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8 Do not rebuke mockers(A) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.(B)
9 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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