Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Give guidance to a wise person, and they will become even wiser. Teach someone who does what's right, and they will grow in knowledge.
This verse is saying that truly wise and righteous people are always eager to learn more and grow from instruction.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to King Solomon during his reign in ancient Israel around 1000 BC, aimed at teaching moral and practical wisdom for everyday life. This verse fits into the broader theme of Proverbs, which emphasizes the pursuit of wisdom as a path to righteousness, contrasting it with folly in a culture where wise counsel was essential for leaders and families. In Proverbs 9, Wisdom is personified as a gracious host inviting people to learn and grow, highlighting how the wise respond to instruction.
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