Proverbs 17:25-28
A foolish child makes his father sad
and his mother sorry.
It isn’t good to fine those who aren’t guilty.
So it certainly isn’t good to whip officials just because they are honest.
Anyone who has knowledge controls their words.
Anyone who has understanding is not easily upset.
We think even foolish people are wise if they keep silent.
We think they understand what is right if they control their tongues.
Proverbs 18:1-6
A person who isn’t friendly looks out only for themselves.
They oppose all good sense by starting fights.
Foolish people don’t want to understand.
They take delight in saying only what they think.
People hate it when evil comes.
And they refuse to honor those who bring shame.
The words of a person’s mouth are like deep water.
But the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
It isn’t good to favor those who do wrong.
That would keep justice from those who aren’t guilty.
What foolish people say leads to arguing.
They are just asking for a beating.
