¹⁰ A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding
    than a hundred blows into a fool.
¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion,
    and ^(A)a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

²⁰ Listen to advice and accept instruction,
    that you may gain wisdom in ^(A)the future.

²⁷ Cease to hear instruction, my son,
    ^(A)and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

² The terror of a king is like ^(A)the growling of a lion;
    whoever provokes him to anger ^(B)forfeits his life.