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.

¹² If you are wise, your wisdom will help you.
If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.

13 A wise son listens to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker does not listen to reprimands.

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.

⁵ Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker.
Whoever is happy ⌞to see someone’s⌟ distress will not escape punishment.

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

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