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.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 9:9 Hebrew lacks instruction

18 So even to (A)old age and gray hairs,
    O God, (B)do not forsake me,
until I proclaim your might to another generation,
    your power to all those to come.

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18 O Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep forever such purposes and thoughts in the hearts of your people, and direct their hearts toward you. 19 (A)Grant to Solomon my son a whole heart that he may keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, performing all, and that he may (B)build the palace (C)for which I have made provision.”

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