^5 (A)It is better to ^[a]hear the rebuke of the wise
Than for a man to hear the song of fools.

³¹ The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.
³² He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

^5 (A)Let the righteous strike me;
It shall be a kindness.
And let him rebuke me;
It shall be as excellent oil;
Let my head not refuse it.

For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame will come to him who ^[a]disdains correction,
But ^(A)he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

⁶ Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
But the kisses of an enemy are ^(A)deceitful.

^10 (A)Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.

¹³ He who ^(A)despises the word will be destroyed,
But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.