## Whoever corrects ... whoever reproves ... ##

These two phrases basically say the same thing and are repeated to show how hopeless this action is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])

## a mocker ##

Someone who constantly mocks people. AT: "someone who says insulting things about other people" (UDB) or "someone who likes to make other people look bad"

## abuse ##

the act of treating someone harshly

## reproves ##

gently corrects someone

## Give instruction to a wise man ... teach a righteous man ... ##

These two phrases basically say the same thing and are repeated to show how hopeful this action is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])