let the wise, too, hear and gain in learning and the discerning acquire skill,
Proverbs 9:9 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Give instruction to the wise, and they will become wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will gain in learning. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Give instruction to a wise man and he will be yet wiser; teach a righteous man (one upright and in right standing with God) and he will increase in learning. American Standard Version (1901) Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. Common English Bible Teach the wise, and they will become wiser; inform the righteous, and their learning will increase. Catholic Public Domain Version Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Give an occasion to a wise man, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach a just man, and he shall make haste to receive it. |
let the wise, too, hear and gain in learning and the discerning acquire skill,
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.
Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord; his appearing is as sure as the dawn; he will come to us like the showers, like the spring rains that water the earth.”
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.