3 My child, do not forget my teaching,
    but let your heart keep my commandments,^(A)
2 for length of days and years of life
    and abundant welfare they will give you.^(B)

⁷ Whoever corrects a scoffer wins abuse;
    whoever rebukes the wicked gets hurt.^(A)
8 Do not rebuke a scoffer, lest he hate you;
    rebuke the wise, and he will love you.^(B)
9 Give instruction^[a] to the wise, and they will become wiser still;
    teach the righteous, and they will gain in learning.^(C)

⁸ The wise of heart will heed commandments,
    but one with foolish lips will come to ruin.^(A)