Proverbs 17:25-27

Lexham English Bible

²⁵ A grief to his father is the child of a fool,
    and bitterness to her who bore him.
²⁶ Also, imposing a fine on the righteous is not good,
    nor to flog nobles for uprightness.
²⁷ He who spares his sayings knows knowledge,
    and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.