“The commencement of wisdom [is] the fear of YHWH, || And a knowledge of the Holy Ones [is] understanding.”— Proverbs 9:10 (LSV)
7The instructor of a scorner || Is receiving for it—shame, || And a reprover of the wicked—his blemish.
8Do not reprove a scorner, lest he hate you, || Give reproof to the wise, and he loves you.
9Give to the wise, and he is wiser still, || Make known to the righteous, || And he increases learning.
10The commencement of wisdom [is] the fear of YHWH, || And a knowledge of the Holy Ones [is] understanding.
11For by me your days multiply, || And years of life are added to you.
12If you have been wise, you have been wise for yourself, || And you have scorned—you bear [it] alone.
13A foolish woman [is] noisy, || Simple, and has not known what.