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Proverbs 9:12

King James Version

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

Berean Standard Bible

If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.

World English Bible

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.