¹⁵ The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹¹ When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
But when the ^(A)wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

^20 (A)There is desirable treasure,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise,
But a foolish man squanders it.

²² A ^(A)wise man ^[a]scales the city of the mighty,
And brings down the trusted stronghold.

^(A)It is not good to ^[a]show partiality in judgment.
^24 (B)He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”
Him the people will curse;
Nations will abhor him.
²⁵ But those who rebuke the wicked will have ^(C)delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.

⁸ Scoffers ^(A)set a city aflame,
But wise men turn away wrath.

¹¹ A fool vents all his ^(A)feelings,^[a]
But a wise man holds them back.