⁸ Do not correct a scoffer or he will hate you.
Rebuke a wise man and he will love you.
⁹ Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still.
Teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning.
¹⁰ The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

⁸ Do not correct a scoffer or he will hate you.
Rebuke a wise man and he will love you.
⁹ Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still.
Teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning.
¹⁰ The fear of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.