³⁴ He mocks^(A) proud mockers^(B)
    but shows favor to the humble^(C) and oppressed.

⁷ Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
    whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.^(A)
8 Do not rebuke mockers^(B) or they will hate you;
    rebuke the wise and they will love you.^(C)

¹² If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
    if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
    but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.^(A)

⁶ The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.^(A)