Proverbs 9:9

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 9:9

BSB
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
AKJV
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
CPDV
Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it.
ERV
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
NHEB
Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
SMT
Thou shalt give to the wise one and he will be more wise: make known to the just one and he will add receiving.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 9:9

GiveH5414VerbinstructiontoawiseH2450AdjectivemanandhewillbeyetwiserH2449VerbteachH3045VerbajustH6662AdjectivemanandhewillincreaseH3254VerbinlearningH3948Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 9:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 9:9
Summary
Teaching wise people increases their learning
Event
Teaching produces greater wisdom
Estimated Time Period
c. 10th century BC
Category
Teaching