23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life, And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
24The slothful man dippeth his hand into the dish: He doth not bring it back even to his mouth.
25Strike the scoffer, and the simple will become prudent; Reprove a man of understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
26The son that causeth shame and disgrace doeth violence to his father, And chaseth away his mother.
27Cease, my son, to listen to the instruction That causeth thee to wander from the words of knowledge!