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

Proverbs 9:12 · WEB

This verse in other languages

ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૯:૧૨
જો તું જ્ઞાની હોય તો તે તારે પોતાને માટે જ્ઞાની છે, જો તું તિરસ્કાર કરીશ તો તારે એકલા એ જ તેનું ફળ ભોગવવાનું છે.”
हिन्दीनीतिवचन ९:१२
यदि तू बुद्धिमान है, तो बुद्धि का फल तू ही भोगेगा; और यदि तू ठट्ठा करे, तो दण्ड केवल तू ही भोगेगा।

In context

10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased.

12If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.

13The foolish woman is loud, undisciplined, and knows nothing.

14She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

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