Proverbs 17:24-26

World English Bible

²⁴ Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,
    but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
²⁵ A foolish son brings grief to his father,
    and bitterness to her who bore him.
²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good,
    nor to flog officials for their integrity.