And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.

Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to enquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.

My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.

If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.

For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:

Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me.