Proverbs 18:3-5

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³ When a wicked person arrives, shame comes with him.
    And shame causes people to speak against you.
⁴ The words that you speak are like the deep water of the sea.
    If they are wise words, they are like a cool stream.
⁵ Do not refuse to punish wicked people. That would not be good.
    Also, do not punish anyone who has not done anything wrong.