Proverbs 9:7-12 MSG
7 If you reason with an arrogant cynic, you'll get slapped in the face; confront bad behavior and get a kick in the shins. So don't waste your time on a scoffer; all you'll get for your pains is abuse. But if you correct those who care about life, that's different---they'll love you for it! Save your breath for the wise---they'll be wiser for it; tell good people what you know---they'll profit from it. Skilled living gets its start in the Fear-of-God , insight into life from knowing a Holy God. It's through me, Lady Wisdom, that your life deepens, and the years of your life ripen. Live wisely and wisdom will permeate your life; mock life and life will mock you.
