⁹ Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
    who will only despise the wisdom of your words.^(A)

¹² Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
    is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.^(A)

⁵ Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.^(A)
6 Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts,
    but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.

¹⁷ Iron sharpens iron,
    and one person sharpens the wits^[a] of another.