Proverbs 17:25-28

²⁵A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.

²⁶Also to punish the just is not good, Nor to strike princes for equity.

²⁷He that hath knowledge spareth his words: And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

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