If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. If thou be wise - It is thy own interest to be religious. Though thy example may be very useful to thy neighbors and friends, yet the chief benefit is to thyself. But if thou scorn - refuse to receive - the doctrines of wisdom, and die in thy sins, thou alone shalt suffer the vengeance of an offended God.
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Proverbs 9:12
12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.