Proverbs 19:25-27

New American Standard Bible 1995

^25 (A)Strike a scoffer and the ^[a]naive may become shrewd,
But ^(B)reprove one who has understanding and he will ^[b]gain knowledge.
²⁶ He ^(C)who assaults his father and drives his mother away
Is a shameful and disgraceful son.
²⁷ Cease listening, my son, to discipline,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.