⁷ Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults,
and whoever warns a wicked person invites abuse.
⁸ Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you.
Warn a wise person, and he will love you.
⁹ Give advice to a wise person, and he will become even wiser.
Teach a righteous person, and he will add to his learning.

¹⁰ Whoever winks at evil causes trouble,
and a babbling fool will be ruined.
¹¹ The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.^[a]

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person,
but a rod is appropriate for the back of one who lacks sense.
¹⁴ Wise people store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a stubborn fool brings ruin.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person,
but a rod is appropriate for the back of one who lacks sense.
¹⁴ Wise people store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a stubborn fool brings ruin.

¹³ A gossip goes around betraying secrets,
but a trustworthy spirit keeps a matter confidential.