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Proverbs 9:9-11
Contemporary English Version

9 If you have good sense,
instruction will help you
    to have even better sense.
And if you live right,
education will help you
    to know even more.

10 (A) Respect and obey the Lord!
This is the beginning
    of wisdom.[a]
To have understanding,
    you must know the Holy God.
11 I am Wisdom. If you follow me,
    you will live a long time.

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  1. 9.10 the beginning of wisdom: Or “what wisdom is all about.”
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Proverbs 9:9-11
New International Version

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