Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.
A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.
Then all the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones; so you shall put away the evil from among you, and all Israel shall hear and fear.
So all Israel shall hear and fear, and not again do such wickedness as this among you.
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 corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.
A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,