9Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.


In Context

6 Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.|

7 He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

8 Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

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

11 For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased.

Proverbs 9:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

9:9Give [instruction] to a wise [man,] and he will be yet wiser: teach a just [man,] and he will increase in learning.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

9:9Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

9:9Give an occasion to a wise man, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach a just man, and he shall make haste to receive it.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:9Impart to a wise man, and he will become yet wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase learning.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

9:9Give to the wise, and he is wiser still, Make known to the righteous, And he increaseth learning.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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