Bible Read Proverbs 9

Proverbs 9:12

King James Version (KJV)

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

In context

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

13 A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.

14 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

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Proverbs 9:12 in every translation

KJV King James Version
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
WEB World English Bible
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
BSB Berean Standard Bible
If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.
ASV American Standard Version
If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.
YLT Young's Literal Translation
If thou hast been wise, thou hast been wise for thyself, And thou hast scorned — thyself bearest [it].
DBY Darby Translation
If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
WBS Webster Bible
If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it .