Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.
A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.
Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it. For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked.
He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.
An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.