Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 9:12
“If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 9:12 Context
9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. 11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. 12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. 13A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. 14For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, 15To call passengers who go right on their ways:
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Other Translations
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thy selfe: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt beare it.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself, And if you scoff, you alone will bear it.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.
- American Standard Version (1901)
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.
- Basic English Bible
If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
- Darby Bible
If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
- Webster's Bible
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
- World English Bible
If thou hast been wise, thou hast been wise for thyself, And thou hast scorned -- thyself bearest [it].
- Youngs Literal Bible
If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself, And if you scoff, you alone will bear it.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.
- American Standard Version (1901)
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.
- Basic English Bible
If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
- Darby Bible
If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
- Webster's Bible
If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
- World English Bible
If thou hast been wise, thou hast been wise for thyself, And thou hast scorned -- thyself bearest [it].
- Youngs Literal Bible
If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 9:12
9:12 For thyself - Thou dost not profit me but thyself.