⁹ Give instruction^[a] to a wise man, and he will be ^(A)still wiser;
    teach a righteous man, and he will ^(B)increase in learning.
^10 (C)The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
    and ^(D)the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
¹¹ For by me ^(E)your days will be multiplied,
    and years will be added to your life.
^12 (F)If you are wise, you are wise for yourself;
    if you scoff, you alone will bear it.