^5 (A)Let the righteous strike me;
It shall be a kindness.
And let him rebuke me;
It shall be as excellent oil;
Let my head not refuse it.

For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked.

¹⁸ Poverty and shame will come to him who ^[a]disdains correction,
But ^(A)he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

³¹ The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.