Proverbs 17:25-27

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²⁵ Foolish children make their father sad
and cause their mother great ·sorrow [bitterness].

²⁶ It is not good to punish the ·innocent [righteous]
or to beat leaders for being honest.

²⁷ The wise ·say very little [restrain/hold back their talk],
and those with understanding stay ·calm [coolheaded].