9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
9 Give instruction
9 Save your breath for the wise - they'll be wiser for it; tell good people what you know - they'll profit from it.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
9 Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.
31 The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
31 Listen to good advice if you want to live well, an honored guest among wise men and women.
31 The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise.
31 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.
(Read Proverbs 15:31)
Faithful, friendly reproofs help spiritual life, and lead to eternal life.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 9:9
Commentary on Proverbs 9:1-12
(Read Proverbs 9:1-12)
Christ has prepared ordinances to which his people are admitted, and by which nourishment is given here to those that believe in him, as well as mansions in heaven hereafter. The ministers of the gospel go forth to invite the guests. The call is general, and shuts out none that do not shut out themselves. Our Saviour came, not to call the righteous, but sinners; not the wise in their own eyes, who say they see. We must keep from the company and foolish pleasures of the ungodly, or we never can enjoy the pleasures of a holy life. It is vain to seek the company of wicked men in the hope of doing them good; we are far more likely to be corrupted by them. It is not enough to forsake the foolish, we must join those that walk in wisdom. There is no true wisdom but in the way of religion, no true life but in the end of that way. Here is the happiness of those that embrace it. A man cannot be profitable to God; it is for our own good. Observe the shame and ruin of those who slight it. God is not the Author of sin: and Satan can only tempt, he cannot force. Thou shalt bear the loss of that which thou scornest: it will add to thy condemnation.