¹⁵ An intelligent mind^[a] will acquire knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.

¹¹ With the punishment of a scoffer, the simple will become wise,
    and with the instruction of the wise, he will obtain knowledge.

²⁰ Precious treasure and oil are in the house of the wise,
    but the foolish person^[a] will devour them.^[b]

²² To a city of warriors, the wise ascends,
    and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.

²³ These sayings are also for the wise:
    Partiality^[a] in judgment is not good.
²⁴ Whoever says to the guilty, “You are righteous,” the people will curse him;
    the nations will abhor him.
²⁵ But they who rebuke will have delight,
    and upon them blessings of goodness will come.

⁸ Men of scoffing set a city aflame,
    but the wise turn away wrath.

¹¹ A fool gives all his breath,^[a]
    but the wise holds back in quiet.