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Proverbs 9:9-14 American Standard Version (ASV)

9. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

10. The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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

12. If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.

13. The foolish woman is clamorous; She is simple, and knoweth nothing.

14. And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,

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