Proverbs 19:24-28 in English

²⁴ The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁶ He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

²⁷ Cease, my son, to hear instruction Only to err from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

²⁴ He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his mouth.

²⁵ When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.

²⁶ He that dishonours his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.

²⁷ A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.

²⁸ He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgments.

²⁴ A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁶ He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

²⁷ Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

²⁴ A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁶ He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

²⁷ Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

²⁴ He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his mouth.

²⁵ When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if you reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.

²⁶ He that dishonors his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.

²⁷ A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.

²⁸ He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgment.

²⁴ The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁶ He that spoileth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

²⁷ Cease, my son, to hear instruction only to err from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A worthless witness mocketh at judgment: and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

²⁴ Some people are extremely lazy; they put their hand in a dish to take some food but do not even lift the food up to their mouths.

²⁵ If you punish someone who makes fun of those who are wise, those who ◄are naive/need to be instructed► will learn to do what is smart; if you rebuke those who are wise, they will listen to what you say and become wiser.

²⁶ Anyone who mistreats/abuses his father or forces his mother to leave the home is a child who is acting shamefully and disgracefully.

²⁷ My son, if you stop learning things, you will soon forget what you already know.

²⁸ Worthless witnesses in court make fun of judges who try to make fair decisions, and wicked people enjoy doing evil like they enjoy eating good food MET.

²⁴ He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his mouth.

²⁵ When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if you reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.

²⁶ He that dishonours his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.

²⁷ A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.

²⁸ He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgement.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁶ He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

²⁷ If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁶ He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

²⁷ If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁶ He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

²⁷ If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

²⁴ The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.

²⁵ When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.

²⁶ He who is violent to his father, driving away his mother, is a son causing shame and a bad name.

²⁷ A son who no longer gives attention to teaching is turned away from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A good-for-nothing witness makes sport of the judge's decision: and the mouth of evil-doers sends out evil like a stream.

²⁴ A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁶ He that ruineth his father and chaseth away his mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

²⁷ Cease, my son, to hear the instruction which causeth to stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A witness of Belial scorneth judgment, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.

²⁴ The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth.

²⁵ The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.

²⁶ He that afflicteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is infamous and unhappy.

²⁷ Cease not, O my son, to hear instruction, and be not ignorant of the words of knowledge.

²⁸ An unjust witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

²⁴ Lazy people put their hands in a dish, and won't even lift the food to their mouths.

²⁵ If you punish someone who mocks, you may help an immature person to learn. Correct the wise, and they become wiser.

²⁶ A son who abuses his father and chases away his mother brings shame and disgrace.

²⁷ My son, stop listening to my instruction and you'll soon give up following wisdom.

²⁸ A crooked witness makes a mockery of justice; and the wicked wolf down evil.

²⁴ The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.

²⁶ He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.

²⁷ My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.

²⁸ A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.

²⁴ The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it back to his mouth.

²⁵ When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; and when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge.

²⁶ A son that dealeth shamefully and reproachfully will despoil his father, and chase away his mother.

²⁷ Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ An ungodly witness mocketh at right; and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

²⁴ A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁶ He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

²⁷ Cease, my son, to hear the instruction That causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: And the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

²⁴ When a slothful man hath hidden his hand in the dish, then will he not even bring it back to his mouth.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent; and if one that hath understanding be admonished, he will understand knowledge.

²⁶ He that plundereth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that bringeth shame and dishonor.

²⁷ Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth thee to err from the sayings of knowledge.

²⁸ An ungodly witness scorneth at justice, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth mischief.

²⁴ He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, Will not even bring them up to his mouth.

²⁵ When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: And if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.

²⁶ He that dishonors his father, and drives away his mother, Shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.

²⁷ A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father Will cherish evil designs.

²⁸ He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: And the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgments.

²⁴ The slothful man dippeth his hand into the dish: He doth not bring it back even to his mouth.

²⁵ Strike the scoffer, and the simple will become prudent; Reprove a man of understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

²⁶ The son that causeth shame and disgrace doeth violence to his father, And chaseth away his mother.

²⁷ Cease, my son, to listen to the instruction That causeth thee to wander from the words of knowledge!

²⁸ A worthless witness scoffeth at justice, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁶ He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

²⁷ If you stop sh'ma ·hearing obeying· instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks mishpat ·justice·, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back up to his mouth.

²⁵ Strike a mocker, and the naive person will become prudent; discipline one who is discerning, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁶ The one who robs his father and chases his mother away is a son who brings shame and reproach.

²⁷ If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks justice and the mouth of the wicked swallows iniquity.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁶ He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

²⁷ If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁶ He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

²⁷ If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

²⁴ A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁶ He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

²⁷ Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁶ He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

²⁷ If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁶ He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

²⁷ If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

²⁴ A slow man hideth his hand under his armpit, and putteth it not to his mouth.

²⁵ When a man full of pestilence is beaten, a fool shall be the wiser. If thou blamest a wise man, he shall understand teaching.

²⁶ He that tormenteth his father, and fleeth from his mother, shall be full of evil fame, and shall be cursed.

²⁷ Son, cease thou not to hear teaching; and know thou the words of knowing.

²⁸ A wicked witness scorneth doom; and the mouth of unpious men devoureth wickedness.

²⁴ A slow man, (that is, a lazy person), hideth his hand under his armpit, and putteth it not to his mouth.

²⁵ When a man full of pestilence is beaten, a fool shall be the wiser, (if he will but learn from his example, or from his experience). (But) If thou blamest a wise man, he shall understand (the) teaching.

²⁶ He that tormenteth his father, and fleeth from his mother, shall be full of evil fame (or shall be full of shame), and shall be cursed.

²⁷ Son, cease thou not to hear teaching; and know thou the words of knowing. (My son, cease thou not to listen to instruction; and understand thou words of knowledge.)

²⁸ A wicked witness scorneth doom; and the mouth of unpious men devoureth wickedness. (A false witness perverteth justice; and the mouths of the wicked devour wickedness.)

²⁴ The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.

²⁵ A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.

²⁶ Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.

²⁷ Cease, my son, to hear instruction — To err from sayings of knowledge.

²⁸ A worthless witness scorneth judgment, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.