Decision Time

⁷ Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse,    and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury.⁸ Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you;    reprove a wise man, and he will love you.⁹ Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;    teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.¹⁰ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,    and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.¹¹ For by me your days will be multiplied,    and years will be added to your life.¹² If you are wise, you are wise for yourself;    if you scoff, you alone will bear it.