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Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you.
Warn a wise person, and he will love you.
Give advice to a wise person, and he will become even wiser.
Teach a righteous person, and he will add to his learning.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning[a] of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding,
11 because through me your days will be multiplied,
and years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage.
But if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.

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  1. Proverbs 9:10 Or prerequisite or most important part