^16 (A)He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
But he who ^[a]is careless of his ways will die.

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
That you may be wise ^(A)in your latter days.

²⁵ Strike a scoffer, and the simple ^(A)will become wary;
^(B)Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

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