9. Don’t speak to a fool,for he will despise the insight of your words.
10. Don’t move an ancient boundary marker, and don’t encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
11. for their Redeemer is strong, and He will take up their case against you.
12. Apply yourself to disciplineand listen to words of knowledge.
13. Don’t withhold discipline from a youth;if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.
14. Strike him with a rod,and you will rescue his life from Sheol.
15. My son, if your heart is wise,my heart will indeed rejoice.
16. My innermost being will cheerwhen your lips say what is right.
17. Don’t let your heart envy sinners; instead, always fear the Lord.
18. For then you will have a future,and your hope will never fade.
19. Listen, my son, and be wise;keep your mind on the right course.
20. Don’t associate with those who drink too much wine or with those who gorge themselves on meat.