⁶ A mocker seeks wisdom and finds^[a] none,
    but learning comes easily to someone who understands.

¹² The arrogant mocker never loves the one who corrects him;
    he will not inquire of^[a] the wise.

²⁵ If you scourge a scoffer,
    the simple person may learn to be discreet;
rebuke a discerning man
    and he will gain understanding.

²⁹ Condemnation is appropriate for mockers,
    just as beatings are for the backs of fools.

¹¹ When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom;
    but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

²⁴ The names “Proud,” “Arrogant,” and “Mocker”
    fit whoever acts with presumptuous conceit.

¹⁰ Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too;^[a]
    furthermore, quarrels^[b] and discord will end.