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

8 ^aDo not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
^bRebuke a wise man, and he will love you. ‡

11 ^aFor by me your days will be multiplied,
And years of life will be added to you. ‡

12 ^aIf you are wise, you are wise for yourself,
And if you scoff, you will bear it alone.” ‡