Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

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Leave your simple ways and you will live;(A)
    walk in the way of insight.”(B)

Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
    whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.(C)
Do not rebuke mockers(D) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.(E)

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