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Wisdom Prolongs Life

Whoever corrects a mocker receives abuse.
    Whoever warns a wicked person gets hurt.
Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you.
    Warn a wise person, and he will love you.
Give advice to a wise person,
    and he will become even wiser.
        Teach a righteous person,
            and he will learn more.

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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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