23. Those who respect the Lord will liveand be content, unbothered by trouble.
24. The lazy person may put his hand in the dish,but he won’t lift the food to his mouth!
25. Whip a person who makes fun of wisdom, and then foolish people will learn how to think.Just correct a smart man, and he will gain knowledge.
26. A son who robs his father and sends away his motherbrings shame and disgrace on himself.
27. Don’t stop listening to correction, my child.If you do, you will not obey what you have already learned.
28. An evil witness makes fun of fairness.And wicked people love what is evil.
29. People who make fun of wisdom will be punished.And the backs of foolish people will be beaten.