9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
10 Do not remove the ancient landmark,Nor enter the fields of the fatherless;
11 For their Redeemer is mighty;He will plead their cause against you.
12 Apply your heart to instruction,And your ears to words of knowledge.
13 Do not withhold correction from a child,For if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.
14 You shall beat him with a rod,And deliver his soul from hell.
15 My son, if your heart is wise,My heart will rejoice—indeed, I myself;