^{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.

^{10 Ref} The commencement of wisdom `is' the fear of Jehovah, And a knowledge of the Holy Ones `is' understanding.