Proverbs
Chapters 9:7-13
Amplified Bible
7He who rebukes a scorner heaps upon himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man gets for himself bruises.
8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. [Ps. 141:5.]
9Give instruction to a wise man and he will be yet wiser; teach a righteous man (one upright and in right standing with God) and he will increase in learning.
10The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning (the chief and choice part) of Wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight and understanding.
11For by me [Wisdom from God] your days shall be multiplied, and the years of your life shall be increased.
12If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if you scorn, you alone will bear it and pay the penalty.
13The foolish woman is noisy; she is simple and open to all forms of evil, she [willfully and recklessly] knows nothing whatever [of eternal value].