²⁵ Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke the discerning,^(A) and they will gain knowledge.^(B)

¹¹ When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
    by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.^(A)

¹⁰ A rebuke impresses a discerning person
    more than a hundred lashes a fool.

⁵ A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.^(A)

⁸ Do not rebuke mockers^(A) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.^(B)
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.^(C)

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord^(D) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One^(E) is understanding.^(F)