Proverbs 9:9

Give to a wise person, and he will become even wiser; 1 teach a righteous person, and he will add to his learning. 1

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In The 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.

In Context

8Do not reprove a mocker, or he will hate you; 1 reprove a wise man, and he will love you. 1

10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom, 1 and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 25:12A gold ring or jewelry made of fine gold 1 is a wise rebuke to a listening ear. 1

Matthew 13:11Jesus answered and said to them, “You have been given the privilege of understanding mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

1 John 2:20But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know the truth. + 2:20 Some other modern versions read, and you have all knowledge . Some older versions read, and you know all things .

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 9:2-13

The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, 4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. 6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. 7 He that… Read the whole commentary →

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