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 \s5
 \q
-\v 7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites abuse
-\q and whoever reproves a wicked person will be hurt.
+\v 7 Whoever corrects a mocker receives abuse,
+\q and whoever rebukes a wicked person receives insults.
 \q
 \v 8 Do not reprove a mocker, or he will hate you;
 \q reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
 \q
-\v 9 Give instructions to a wise person, and he will become wiser still;
-\q teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.
+\v 9 Give to a wise person, and he will become even wiser;
+\q teach a righteous person, and he will add to his learning.
 
 \s5
 \q