⁵ It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

⁵ Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; Let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; Don't let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.

³¹ The ear that listens to reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise.

³² He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.

¹² Those who sit in the gate talk about me. I am the song of the drunkards.

⁸ Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, But he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁰ A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred lashes into a fool.

⁶ Faithful are the wounds of a friend; Although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

¹⁹ As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.