25. Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware;and reprove one who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26. He who mistreats his father and chases away his motheris a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27. Cease, my son, to hear the instructionthat causes to err from the words of knowledge.
28. An ungodly witness scorns judgment,and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
29. Judgments are prepared for scorners,and beatings for the back of fools.