¹⁵ The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.^(A)

¹¹ When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.^(A)

²⁰ Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,
but a foolish man consumes them.^[a](A)

²² A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.^(A)

²³ These sayings also belong to the wise:^(A)

It is not good to show partiality in judgment.^(B)
24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent”^(C)—
people will curse him,^(D) and tribes will denounce him;
²⁵ but it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
and a generous blessing will come to them.

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

¹¹ A fool gives full vent to his anger,^[a](A)
but a wise man holds it in check.^(B)