A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.

Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.

The scorner seeks wisdom but finds none, but understanding is easy for a discerning person.

Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.

When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

A proud and arrogant person, whose name is “Scoffer,” acts with overbearing pride.

Drive out the scorner and contention will leave; strife and insults will cease.

The scorner does not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.

Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.