⁶ A mocker searches for wisdom and gets none,
    but knowledge comes quickly to the intelligent.

¹² Mockers don’t like those who correct them.
    They won’t go to the wise.

²⁵ Strike someone who scoffs, and a naive person will become clever;
    correct someone with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.

²⁹ Punishments were made for mockers,
    and blows for the backs of fools.

¹¹ When a mocker is punished, the naive person gains wisdom;
    when insight comes to the wise, knowledge increases.

²⁴ Incredibly proud—mockers are their name!
    Their conduct involves excessive pride.

¹⁰ Remove the mocker and conflict disappears;
    judgment and shame also stop.