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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)