Proverbs 17:25-27

New Life Version

²⁵ A foolish son is a sorrow to his father, and trouble to her who gave birth to him.

²⁶ It is not good to punish those who are right with God, and it is wrong to beat men of honor for being faithful.

²⁷ He who is careful in what he says has much learning, and he who has a quiet spirit is a man of understanding.