²² “How long will you gullible people love being so gullible?
How long will you mockers find joy in your mocking?
How long will you fools hate knowledge?

³⁴ When he mocks the mockers,
he is gracious to humble people.

⁷ Whoever corrects a mocker receives abuse.
Whoever warns a wicked person gets hurt.
⁸ Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you.
Warn a wise person, and he will love you.

⁶ A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it,
but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.

¹² A mocker does not appreciate a warning.
He will not go to wise people.

²⁵ Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson.
Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.

²⁹ Punishments are set for mockers
and beatings for the backs of fools.

¹¹ When a mocker is punished, a gullible person becomes wise,
and when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

²⁴ An arrogant, conceited person is called a mocker.
His arrogance knows no limits.