Proverbs 17:25-27

New International Version

²⁵ A foolish son brings grief to his father
    and bitterness to the mother who bore him.^(A)

²⁶ If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,^(B)
    surely to flog honest officials is not right.

²⁷ The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,^(C)
    and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.^(D)