⁷ Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
    whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.^(A)
8 Do not rebuke mockers^(B) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.^(C)
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.^(D)

¹⁰ Whoever winks maliciously^(A) causes grief,
    and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,^(B)
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.^(C)

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,^(A)
    but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.^(B)

¹⁴ The wise store up knowledge,^(C)
    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.^(D)

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,^(A)
    but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.^(B)

¹⁴ The wise store up knowledge,^(C)
    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.^(D)

¹³ A gossip betrays a confidence,^(A)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.^(B)