The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.

Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.

When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.