It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.
Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.
Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.
Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.
Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.
Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
I am the talk of those who sit in the gate, and the drunkards make songs about me.
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