²² “How long will you who are simple^(A) love your simple ways?
    How long will mockers delight in mockery
    and fools hate^(B) knowledge?

³⁴ He mocks^(A) proud mockers^(B)
    but shows favor to the humble^(C) and oppressed.

²⁹ Penalties are prepared for mockers,
    and beatings for the backs of fools.^(A)

²⁴ The proud and arrogant person^(A)—“Mocker” is his name—
    behaves with insolent fury.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city,
    but the wise turn away anger.^(A)

¹⁴ Therefore hear the word of the Lord,^(A) you scoffers^(B)
    who rule this people in Jerusalem.