The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.

Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

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

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.