Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Then all the men of his city will stone him to death. So you must purge the evil from among you, and all Israel will hea
Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you.