Proverbs 9:9
King James Version (KJV)
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
In context
7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
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.
Proverbs 9:9 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
- WEB World English Bible
- Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Give to the wise, and he is wiser still, Make known to the righteous, And he increaseth learning.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Impart to a wise [man], and he will become yet wiser; teach a righteous [man], and he will increase learning.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Give instruction to a wise man , and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man , and he will increase in learning.