12. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 9:12:1 ⧉אִם־חָ֭כַמְתָּimkhakhamtaif you have become wise Proverbs 9:12:2 ⧉חָכַ֣מְתָּkhakhamtayou have become wise Proverbs 9:12:3 ⧉לָּ֑ךְlakhfor yourself Proverbs 9:12:4 ⧉וְ֝לַ֗צְתָּvelatstaand if you have scoffed Proverbs 9:12:5 ⧉לְֽבַדְּךָ֥levaddekhaby yourself, alone Proverbs 9:12:6 ⧉תִשָּֽׂא׃tisayou will bear |
12. Formal Translation If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; but if you mock, you alone will bear. |
12. Dynamic Translation If you act wisely, the benefit is yours; but if you mock, you will bear the consequences alone. |