Proverbs 17:25-27

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁵ Foolish children are a grief to their father
    and bitterness to her who bore them.
²⁶ To impose a fine on the innocent is not right,
    or to flog the noble for their integrity.
²⁷ One who spares words is knowledgeable;
    one who is cool in spirit has understanding.