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If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
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Your Choice, Your Consequence
All commentators agree that this verse establishes a fundamental law of personal responsibility. The benefits of embracing wisdom—such as peace and future happiness—are yours to enjoy. Conversely, the penalty for scoffing and rejecting God's invitation falls on you alone. Your spiritual choices have direct, personal outcomes.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The great law of personal retribution ().
The Septuagint makes a curious addition to this verse, “My son, if you will be wise for yourse…
19th Century
Anglican
Thou shalt be wise for thyself—that is, to your own benefit. (Compare to 1 Corinthians 3:8).
Thou alone shalt bear …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If you are wise, you shall be wise for yourself He is wise that harkens to Wisdom's advice, that obeys her call, tur…
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