Proverbs

⁴Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him, ⁵Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. ⁶Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; and walk in the way of understanding. ⁷He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot. ⁸Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: reprove a wise man, and he will love thee. ⁹Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. ¹⁰The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.