Proverbs 9:11-12

King James Version

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.

Proverbs 9:11-12

New International Version

¹¹For through wisdom^[a] your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.^(A)
¹²If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

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Proverbs 9:11 Septuagint, Syriac and Targum; Hebrew me

Proverbs 9:11-12

New King James Version

¹¹^(A)For by me your days will be multiplied,
And years of life will be added to you.
¹²^(B)If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,
And if you scoff, you will bear it alone.”