¹⁵ An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

¹¹ When a scoffer is punished, the simple become wiser;
    when the wise are instructed, they increase in knowledge.^(A)

²⁰ Precious treasure remains^[a] in the house of the wise,
    but the fool devours it.^(A)

²² One wise person went up against a city of warriors
    and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted.^(A)

²³     These also are sayings of the wise:

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

¹¹ A fool gives full vent to anger,
    but the wise quietly holds it back.^(A)