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Proverbs 9:9-11
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9 Teach a wise person, and they will become even wiser.
    Teach a person who does right, and they will learn even more.

10 If you want to become wise, you must begin by respecting the Lord.
    To know the Holy One is to gain understanding.
11 Through wisdom, you will live a long time.
    Years will be added to your life.

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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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