13 A ^(A)wise son accepts his father’s discipline,
But a ^(B)scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

⁶ A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none,
But knowledge is easy for one who has understanding.

¹² A ^(A)scoffer does not love one who rebukes him;
He will not go to the wise.

⁵ One who mocks the ^(A)poor taunts his Maker;
One who ^(B)rejoices at disaster will not go unpunished.

^25 (A)Strike a scoffer and the naive may become clever,
But ^(B)rebuke one who has understanding, and he will ^[a]gain knowledge.

²⁴ “Proud,” “Arrogant,” “^(A)Scoffer,” are his names,
One who acts with ^(B)insolent pride.