Proverbs 17:24-26

Expanded Bible

²⁴ The person with understanding is always ·looking for [focused on] wisdom,
but the mind of a fool wanders ·everywhere [^Lto the ends of the earth].

²⁵ Foolish children make their father sad
and cause their mother great ·sorrow [bitterness].

²⁶ It is not good to punish the ·innocent [righteous]
or to beat leaders for being honest.