Proverbs 9:8-10

New International Version

⁸ Do not rebuke mockers^(A) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.^(B)
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.^(C)

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord^(D) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One^(E) is understanding.^(F)