When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Thus all Israel shall hear and fear, and not again do such wickedness as this among you.

Then all the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones; thus you shall put away the evil from among you, and all Israel shall hear and fear.

Give to a wise one, and he will become wiser; teach a just one, and he will increase in learning.

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who restrains himself because of reproof is prudent.

A reproof enters more into a wise man than a thousand stripes into a fool.

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.