¹⁵ The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,^(A)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

¹¹ When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
    by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.^(A)

²⁰ The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
    but fools gulp theirs down.

²² One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty^(A)
    and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

To show partiality^(B) in judging is not good:^(C)
24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,”^(D)
    will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations.
²⁵ But it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
    and rich blessing will come on them.

⁸ Mockers stir up a city,
    but the wise turn away anger.^(A)

¹¹ Fools give full vent to their rage,^(A)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.^(B)