Proverbs 17:25-28

²⁵A foolish son is a vexation to his father, and bitterness to her that hath born him.

²⁶To punish the just with a fine even is not good, nor to strike the noble -hearted for their equity.

²⁷He that holdeth back his speeches hath knowledge; and he that is sparing of his spirit is a man of understanding.

²⁸Even a fool, when he keepeth silence, is counted wise: he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.