A frequent misinterpretation twists this verse to imply that instruction should only be offered to the already wise or righteous, excluding or scorning the foolish or simple, which contradicts the chapter's invitation to the naive to partake of wisdom's feast; another error views it as guaranteeing automatic superiority or effortless knowledge gain for the 'wise' without ongoing discipline, overlooking Proverbs' repeated calls for all to pursue wisdom diligently through fearing the Lord.
Proverbs 9:9
King James Version (1769)
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 9:9 teaches that those who already possess wisdom and righteousness possess a humble and receptive heart toward instruction, becoming even wiser and more learned as a result, emphasizing the virtuous cycle of growth in godliness where true wisdom eagerly embraces correction and teaching to deepen understanding and character.