Proverbs 9:7-12 - Wisdom Prolongs Life

7 Correct a scoffer and get dishonor for yourself. Rebuke a wicked man and receive insults. 8 Correct a scoffer (mocker) (scorner) and he will hate you. Reprove a wise man and he will love you. 9 Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning (insight).

10 Respect for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge of the holy One is understanding (discernment) (truth) (wisdom). 11 I will increase your days. I will add more years to your life. 12 When you are wise you are wise for yourself. When you scoff you bear it alone.