Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Give `instruction' to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Give teaching to a wise man, and he will become wiser; give training to an upright man, and his learning will be increased.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Impart to a wise [man], and he will become yet wiser; teach a righteous [man], and he will increase learning.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Give to the wise, and he is wiser still, Make known to the righteous, And he increaseth learning.