Proverbs 9:7-12 - Wisdom Prolongs Life

⁷ Whoso reproveth a scornful person, getteth himself dishonour: and he that rebuketh the ungodly, staineth himself. ⁸ Reprove not a scorner, lest he owe thee evil will: but rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. ⁹ Give a discrete man but an occasion, and he will be the wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase.

¹⁰ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of holy things is understanding. ¹¹ For through me thy days shall be prolonged, and the years of thy life shall be many. ¹² If thou be wise, thy wisdom shall do thyself good: but if thou thinkest scorn thereof, it shall be thine own harm.