23The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction That causeth to err from the words of knowledge.