^{7 Ref} The instructor of a scorner Is receiving for it -- shame, And a reprover of the wicked -- his blemish.

^{8 Ref} Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee, Give reproof to the wise, and he loveth thee.

^{9 Ref} Give to the wise, and he is wiser still, Make known to the righteous, And he increaseth learning.