Proverbs 9:12
The Scripture
(12) If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 9 Solomon recounts the tale of a wise woman who is praised for her insight, while a foolish woman is mocked for lacking it. The chapter teaches that the fear of the Lord and true wisdom are superior to wealth and mere knowledge.
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