Proverbs 9:9 - Common English Bible

Teach the wise, and they will become wiser; inform the righteous, and their learning will increase.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Give 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it.