25When 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.
26He who is violent to his father, driving away his mother, is a son causing shame and a bad name.
27A son who no longer gives attention to teaching is turned away from the words of knowledge.
28A good-for-nothing witness makes sport of the judge's decision: and the mouth of evil-doers sends out evil like a stream.
29Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.