Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
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.
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.
For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness.
Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Blows that hurt cleanse away evil, As do stripes the inner depths of the heart.
A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, But to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.