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Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.
10 
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence],
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight.
11 
For by me (wisdom from God) your days will be multiplied,
And years of life shall be increased.

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Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.(A)

10 The fear of the Lord(B) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One(C) is understanding.(D)
11 For through wisdom[a] your days will be many,
    and years will be added to your life.(E)

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Footnotes

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