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Proverbs 9:12

โ€œIf you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.โ€

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10

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11

For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased.

12

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.

13

The foolish woman is loud, Undisciplined, and knows nothing.

14

She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

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