²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

¹¹ When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

¹¹ All Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall not do any more such wickedness as this is in the midst of you.

²¹ All the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones: so shall you put away the evil from the midst of you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.

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

⁹ Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

¹⁰ The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

⁵ A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

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

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