16  Whoever ^bkeeps the commandment keeps his life;

he who despises his ways will die.

20  Listen to advice and accept instruction,

that you may gain wisdom in ^hthe future.

25  ^qStrike ^ra scoffer, and the simple will ^slearn prudence;

^treprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

27  Cease to hear instruction, my son,

^vand you will stray from the words of knowledge.