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Proverbs 9:12

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Proverbs 9:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 9:12

Theological / Devotional

For thyself. Though the results of foolish ways and opposition to God are shared by many innocent sufferers and the blessings of a good life extend to many others, it still remains true that wisdom and folly primarily affect the one who practices them.

Happiness and length of life in this world and eternal life or eternal death in the age to come are personal rewards, as also is the remorse felt in the judgment (Eze. 18:4; Matt. 12:36).

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