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Teach the wise, and they will become even wiser;
    teach good people, and they will learn even more.

10 “Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord,
    and understanding begins with knowing the Holy One.
11 If you live wisely, you will live a long time;
    wisdom will add years to your life.

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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