Proverbs 17:25-27

World English Bible

²⁵ A foolish son brings grief to his father,
    and bitterness to her who bore him.
²⁶ Also to punish the righteous is not good,
    nor to flog officials for their integrity.
²⁷ He who spares his words has knowledge.
    He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.