6 Forsake foolishness and live,
And go in the way of understanding.

7 “He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.

9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
Teach a just man, ^aand he will increase in learning. ‡

10 “The^a fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. ‡