Dealing with Fools and Scorners

Proverbs 19:25-29

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.