¹⁵ An understanding mind gains knowledge;
    the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹¹ When a mocker is punished, the naive person gains wisdom;
    when insight comes to the wise, knowledge increases.

²⁰ Precious treasure and oil stay in the home of the wise,
    but fools swallow them up.

²² A wise person fought a city of warriors
    and brought down the stronghold in which they felt safe.

Partiality in judgment isn’t good.

²⁴ Those who say to the guilty, “You are innocent”—
    the people will curse them.
    Nations will condemn them.
²⁵ But it will go well for those who rebuke them.
    A rich blessing will come to them.

⁸ Mockers set a city on fire,
    but the wise turn back anger.

¹¹ Fools show all their anger,
    but the wise hold it back.