⁹ Don’t speak to^[a] a fool,
for he will despise the insight of your words.^(A)

⁵ Better an open reprimand
than concealed love.^(A)

⁶ The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,^(B)
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.^(C)

¹⁷ Iron sharpens iron,
and one person sharpens another.^[a]

29 One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly—
beyond recovery.^(A)