9. Speak not in the ears of a foolish man, for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
10. Remove not the ancient landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
11. for their redeemer is mighty; he will plead their cause against thee.
12. Apply thy heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
13. Withhold not correction from the child; for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die:
14. thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.
15. My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine;