Catholic Public Domain Version

Proverbs 9:5-9 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

5. "Approach. Eat my bread, and drink the wine that I have mixed for you.

6. Leave behind childishness. And live and walk by the ways of prudence."

7. Whoever teaches a mocker causes injury to himself. And whoever argues with the impious produces a blemish on himself.

8. Do not be willing to argue with a mocker, lest he hate you. Dispute with the wise, and he will love you.

9. Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it.