Proverbs 19:25-27

World English Bible

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
²⁶ He who robs his father and drives away his mother
    is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
²⁷ If you stop listening to instruction, my son,
    you will stray from the words of knowledge.