Proverbs 9:12

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

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if you scoff, you alone will bear it.

New International Version

If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer."

Catholic Public Domain Version

If you would be wise, you will be so for yourself. But if you would be one who ridicules, you alone shall carry the evil