Common English Bible

Proverbs 9:8-12 Common English Bible (CEB)

8. Don’t correct the impudent, or they will hate you;correct the wise, and they will love you.

9. Teach the wise, and they will become wiser;inform the righteous, and their learning will increase.

10. The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord;the knowledge of the holy one is understanding.

11. Through me your days will be many;years will be added to your life.

12. If you are wise, it is to your benefit;if you are cynical, you will bear it all alone.