Proverbs 19:25-29

Strike a scoffer and the naive may become clever, But rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

He who assaults his father and drives his mother away Is a shameful and disgraceful son.

Stop listening, my son, to discipline, And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

A worthless witness makes a mockery of justice, And the mouth of the wicked swallows wrongdoing.

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.