6 Abandon your simplistic ways and live;walk in the way of understanding."
7 Whoever instructs the cynic gets insulted;whoever corrects the wicked gets hurt.
8 Don’t correct the impudent, or they will hate you;correct the wise, and they will love you.
9 Teach the wise, and they will become wiser;inform the righteous, and their learning will increase.
10 The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord;the knowledge of the holy one is understanding.
11 Through me your days will be many;years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise, it is to your benefit;if you are cynical, you will bear it all alone.