Proverbs 17:25-27

Evangelical Heritage Version

²⁵ A foolish son is an aggravation to his father
and bitterness to the woman who bore him.
²⁶ It is not good to impose a fine on a righteous person
nor to flog officials because of their uprightness.
²⁷ A person with knowledge restrains his words.
A person with understanding is even-tempered.