Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. New Living Translation Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more. English Standard Version Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. Berean Standard Bible Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. King James Bible Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. New King James Version Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. New American Standard Bible Give instruction to a wise person and he will become still wiser; Teach a righteous person and he will increase his insight. NASB 1995 Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning. NASB 1977 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. Legacy Standard Bible Give knowledge to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Make a righteous man know it and he will increase his learning. Amplified Bible Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser; Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning. Christian Standard Bible Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and he will learn more. Holman Christian Standard Bible Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will learn more.” American Standard Version Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. Contemporary English Version If you have good sense, instruction will help you to have even better sense. And if you live right, education will help you to know even more. English Revised Version Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. GOD'S WORD® Translation Give [advice] to a wise person, and he will become even wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will learn more. Good News Translation Anything you say to the wise will make them wiser. Whatever you tell the righteous will add to their knowledge. International Standard Version Counsel a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will add to his learning. Majority Standard Bible Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. NET Bible Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning. New Heart English Bible Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. Webster's Bible Translation Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. World English Bible Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGive to the wise, and he is wiser still, "" Make known to the righteous, "" And he increases learning. Young's Literal Translation Give to the wise, and he is wiser still, Make known to the righteous, And he increaseth learning. Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt give to the wise one and he will be more wise: make known to the just one and he will add receiving. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGive an occasion to a wise man, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach a just man, and he shall make haste to receive it. Catholic Public Domain Version Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it. New American Bible Instruct the wise, and they become still wiser; teach the just, and they advance in learning. New Revised Standard Version Give instruction to the wise, and they will become wiser still; teach the righteous and they will gain in learning. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGive an opportunity to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser; teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Give opportunity to a wise man that again he may learn wisdom, and teach the righteous that he may progress beyond his teacher. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Give to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser; Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. Brenton Septuagint Translation Give an opportunity to a wise man, and he will be wiser: instruct a just man, and he will receive more instruction. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Way of Wisdom…8Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. 9Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.… Cross References Proverbs 1:5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. Proverbs 15:31-32 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. / He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 10:8 A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin. Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools. Matthew 13:12 Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil. Colossians 1:9-10 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, / so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, Treasury of Scripture Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Proverbs 25:12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. Hosea 6:3 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. Jump to Previous Add Impart Increase Increased Increaseth Instruct Instruction Learning Righteous Teach Teaching Training Upright Wise WiserJump to Next Add Impart Increase Increased Increaseth Instruct Instruction Learning Righteous Teach Teaching Training Upright Wise WiserProverbs 9 1. The discipline4. and the doctrine of wisdom 13. The custom 16. and error of folly Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; This phrase emphasizes the value of wisdom and the openness of a wise person to further instruction. In biblical context, wisdom is highly esteemed, as seen throughout the Book of Proverbs. The wise man is not complacent but seeks continual growth, reflecting the biblical principle that wisdom is a lifelong pursuit (Proverbs 4:7). This aligns with the cultural context of ancient Israel, where wisdom was often associated with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 1:7). The wise man's willingness to learn more can be seen as a type of Christ, who, though perfect, demonstrated humility and growth in wisdom (Luke 2:52). This phrase also connects with James 1:5, which encourages believers to ask God for wisdom, promising that it will be given generously. teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. Persons / Places / Events 1. Wise ManRepresents individuals who possess wisdom and are open to further instruction. In the Hebrew context, "wise" (chakam) implies skillful living and moral insight. 2. Righteous Man Refers to those who live in accordance with God's standards. The Hebrew word for "righteous" (tsaddiq) denotes someone who is just and ethical. 3. Solomon Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom and his role as the king of Israel. 4. Proverbs A book in the Old Testament consisting of sayings and teachings that provide practical guidance for living a life pleasing to God. 5. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context in which these proverbs were written, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and righteousness in daily life. Teaching Points The Value of Continuous LearningWisdom is not a static trait but a dynamic process. Even the wise can grow wiser, and the righteous can deepen their understanding. Openness to Instruction A hallmark of wisdom is the willingness to receive instruction. This humility leads to growth and maturity in faith. Righteousness and Learning Righteousness involves a commitment to learning and applying God's truth. It is an active pursuit of aligning one's life with God's will. The Role of Community Instruction often comes through community—teachers, mentors, and fellow believers. Engaging with others in the faith community can enhance our wisdom and righteousness. God as the Source of Wisdom Ultimately, wisdom and righteousness come from God. Seeking His guidance through prayer and Scripture is essential for growth.(9) Give instruction to a wise man.--Comp. Matthew 13:12; Matthew 25:29.Verse 9. - Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser. The Hebrew is merely "give to the wise," with no object mentioned; but the context suggests "instruction," even though, as in ver. 8, it takes the form of rebuke. Vulgate and Septuagint, "Give an opportunity to a wise man, and he will be wiser" (comp. Matthew 13:12; Matthew 25:29). To make the best use of all occasions of learning duty, whether they present themselves in a winning or a forbidden shape, is the part of one who is wise unto salvation (see Proverbs 1:5, and note there). Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Wisdom being a moral and not merely an intellectual, quality. there is a natural interchange of "wise" and "just," referring to the same individual, in the two clauses. Vulgate, festinabit accipere; Septuagint, "Instruct a wise man, and he shall have more given him." The wise are thus rewarded with larger measures of wisdom, because they are simple, humble, and willing to learn, having that childlike spirit which Christ commends (Matthew 18:3). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Instructתֵּ֣ן (tên) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set a wise man, לְ֭חָכָם (lə·ḥā·ḵām) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2450: Wise and he will be wiser וְיֶחְכַּם־ (wə·yeḥ·kam-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2449: To be wise still; ע֑וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more teach הוֹדַ֥ע (hō·w·ḏa‘) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know a righteous man, לְ֝צַדִּ֗יק (lə·ṣad·dîq) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous and he will increase וְי֣וֹסֶף (wə·yō·w·sep̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment [his] learning. לֶֽקַח׃ (le·qaḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3948: Something received, instruction, inveiglement Links Proverbs 9:9 NIVProverbs 9:9 NLT Proverbs 9:9 ESV Proverbs 9:9 NASB Proverbs 9:9 KJV Proverbs 9:9 BibleApps.com Proverbs 9:9 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 9:9 Chinese Bible Proverbs 9:9 French Bible Proverbs 9:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 9:9 Instruct a wise man and he will (Prov. 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