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He who reproves a scorner gets shame for himself,
    and he who rebukes a wicked man gets hurt.
Do not reprove a scorner, lest he hate you;
    rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser;
    teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

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Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
    whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.(A)
Do not rebuke mockers(B) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.(C)
Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.(D)

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