⁵ Better to be criticized by a wise person
    than to be praised by a fool.

³¹ If you listen to constructive criticism,
    you will be at home among the wise.

³² If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
    but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

⁵ Let the godly strike me!
    It will be a kindness!
If they correct me, it is soothing medicine.
    Don’t let me refuse it.

But I pray constantly
    against the wicked and their deeds.

¹⁸ If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace;
    if you accept correction, you will be honored.

⁶ Wounds from a sincere friend
    are better than many kisses from an enemy.

¹⁰ A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding
    than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.

¹³ People who despise advice are asking for trouble;
    those who respect a command will succeed.

⁸ So don’t bother correcting mockers;
    they will only hate you.
But correct the wise,
    and they will love you.

¹² I am the favorite topic of town gossip,
    and all the drunks sing about me.