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Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you;
    reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
Give instruction[a] to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
    teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
    and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

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  1. Proverbs 9:9 Heb lacks instruction

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