¹⁶ He who ^(A)keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
But he who despises his way will die.

^20 (A)Listen to counsel and receive discipline,
That you may be wise in ^[a]the end of your days.

^25 (A)Strike a scoffer and the simple may become prudent,
But ^(B)reprove one who has understanding and he will understand knowledge.

²⁷ Cease listening, my son, to discipline,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.