10 The fear of the Lord(A) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One(B) is understanding.(C)
11 For through wisdom[a] your days will be many,
    and years will be added to your life.(D)
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
    if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 9:11 Septuagint, Syriac and Targum; Hebrew me

When pride comes, then comes disgrace,(A)
    but with humility comes wisdom.(B)

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33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,(A)
    and humility comes before honor.(B)

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Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor(A) and life.(B)

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