Proverbs 9:10

"Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning."

Key Reflection

Proverbs 9:10 emphasizes the transformative power of wisdom and righteousness through teaching. In this verse, instructing a wise individual leads to further enhancement of their wisdom, while educating a righteous person results in an increase in knowledge. This reflects the cultural context where education was highly valued, and the belief that the more one learns, the wiser they become—both intellectually and ethically.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The holy -The word in the Hebrew is plural, agreeing, probably, withאלהים'elohı̂ymunderstood (so inProverbs 30:3). The knowledge of the Most Holy One stands as the counterpart to the fear of Yahweh.

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