9. Speak not in the hearing of a fool; for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
10. Remove not the ancient landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
11. For their redeemer is strong; he shall plead their cause against thee.
12. Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
13. Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beat him with the rod, he shall not die.
14. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.
15. My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall be glad, even mine:
16. Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
17. Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long:
18. For surely there is a reward; and thy hope shall not be cut off.