⁷ He who corrects a scoffer gains abuse for himself,
    and he who rebukes the wicked gets hurt.^[a]
8 Do not rebuke a scoffer, lest he hate you;
    rebuke the wise and he will love you.
⁹ Give to a wise one and he will become more wise;
    teach^[b] a righteous one and he will increase learning.

¹⁰ The winking of an eye causes^[a] trouble,
    and the foolishness of lips comes to ruin.
¹¹ A fountain of life is a mouth of righteousness,
    and a mouth of wickedness conceals violence.

¹³ On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found,
    but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.^[a]
14 Those who are wise lay up knowledge,
    but to the mouth of the fool, ruin draws near.

¹³ On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found,
    but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.^[a]
14 Those who are wise lay up knowledge,
    but to the mouth of the fool, ruin draws near.

¹³ A gossip walks about telling a secret,
    but the trustworthy in spirit keeps the matter.