Proverbs 9:12

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10 “The^a fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 ^aFor by me your days will be multiplied,
And years of life will be added to you.

12 ^aIf you are wise, you are wise for yourself,
And if you scoff, you will bear it alone.”

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13 ^aA foolish woman is¹ clamorous;
She is simple, and knows nothing.

14 For she sits at the door of her house,
On a seat ^aby the highest places of the city,

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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Proverbs 9:12

If thou be wise - It is thy own interest to be religious. Though thy example may be very useful to thy neighbors and friends, yet the chief benefit is to thyself. But if thou scorn - refuse to receive - the doctrines of wisdom, and die in thy sins, thou alone shalt suffer the vengeance of an offended God.

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