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Proverbs 9:9-11
Lexham English Bible

9 Give to a wise one and he will become more wise;
    teach[a] a righteous one and he will increase learning.

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10 The start of wisdom is fear of Yahweh,
    and knowledge of the Holy One,[b] insight.
11 For by me your days shall increase,
    and years of life shall multiply for you.

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  1. Proverbs 9:9 Literally “make known to”
  2. Proverbs 9:10 Or “holy ones”
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Proverbs 9:9-11
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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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