⁹ Don’t speak in the ears of fools,
    for they will scorn your insightful words.

¹² Wise correction to an ear that listens
    is like a gold earring or jewelry of fine gold.

⁵ A public correction is better than hidden love.
⁶ Trustworthy are the bruises of a friend;
    excessive are the kisses of an enemy.

¹⁷ As iron sharpens iron,
    so one person sharpens a friend.

29 One who stays stubborn after many corrections
    will be suddenly broken, beyond healing.