12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Wisdom rewards the wise.
Loneliness haunts the mocker.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 For through wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Fear Of The Lord
brings wisdom for a longer life.
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
NIV
Proverbs Club Commentary
Perceptive guidance strengthens the righteous.
7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.
8 Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you;
rebuke the wise and they will love you.
NIV
PCDC Commentary
The Mocker will only hate you
and insult you for your correction.
The Wicked will abuse you for it.
The Wise will love you for it.
7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.
8 Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you;
rebuke the wise and they will love you.
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
NIV
PCDC Commentary
Do not give dogs what is sacred;
do not throw your pearls to pigs.
If you do, they may trample them under their feet,
and turn and tear you to pieces.
Matthew 7:6 NIV
