24The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
25A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
26Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.
27Cease, my son, to hear instruction — To err from sayings of knowledge.
28A worthless witness scorneth judgment, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.