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Proverbs 9:8-10
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8 Don’t correct the impudent, or they will hate you;
    correct the wise, and they will love you.
9 Teach the wise, and they will become wiser;
    inform the righteous, and their learning will increase.
10 The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord;
    the knowledge of the holy one is understanding.

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Proverbs 9:8-10
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8 Do not rebuke mockers(A) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.(B)
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.(C)

10 The fear of the Lord(D) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One(E) is understanding.(F)

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