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)

¹⁰ Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,
    but one who rebukes boldly makes peace.^[a](A)
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.^(B)

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 The wise lay up knowledge,
    but the mouth of a fool brings ruin 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 The wise lay up knowledge,
    but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.

¹³ A gossip goes about telling secrets,
    but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.^(A)

¹³ The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips,
    but the righteous escape from trouble.^(A)
14 From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things,
    and manual labor has its reward.^(B)

¹⁶ Fools show their anger at once,
    but the prudent ignore an insult.^(A)
17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
    but a false witness speaks deceitfully.^(B)
18 Rash words are like sword thrusts,
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(C)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
    but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.^(D)

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
    but those who act faithfully are his delight.^(A)
23 One who is clever conceals knowledge,
    but the mind of a fool^[a] broadcasts folly.^(B)

²⁵ Anxiety weighs down the human heart,
    but a good word cheers it up.^(A)