The righteous shall chasten me with mercy, and reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner anoint my head: for yet shall my prayer also be in their pleasures.

Rebuke not evil men, lest they should hate you: rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it, but he that fears the commandment has health [of soul]. [ 13:13A] To a crafty son there shall be nothing good, but a wise servant shall have his way prosperous.

[This translation omits this verse.]

He that rejects instruction hates himself, but he who heeds rebuke loves his soul.

A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man, but a fool, though scourged, understands not.

The wounds of a friend are more to be trusted than the spontaneous kisses of an enemy.

As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

Those that sit in the gate talked against me, and those that drank wine sang against me.