Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

World English Bible (WEB)

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

If thou hast been wise, thou hast been wise for thyself, And thou hast scorned -- thyself bearest `it'.