Proverbs 9:9

“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”

"Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning." - Proverbs 9:9
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What does Proverbs 9:9 mean?

Proverbs 9:9 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Bible and it reads, "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning." This verse is part of a collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon, who is…

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The Pursuit of Wisdom: A Deeper Journey

**Proverbs 9:9 - "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning."** In the heart of the Book of Proverbs lies an exhortation to wisdom, an appeal to the very fabric of what it means to seek knowledge and…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Growth in Learning

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, seeking Your guidance and wisdom as I reflect on the profound truth of Proverbs 9:9, where it is written, "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning."…

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Proverbs 31:9 - "Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy."
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