25. Beat a scoffer, and the simple is made wise; And reprove one who has understanding, And he discerns knowledge.
26. He who plunders a father, Chases away his mother, Is a son causing shame and bringing reproach.
27. Cease, my son, to hear discipline, And you shall stray from the words of knowledge.
28. A witness of Beliya‛al scorns right-ruling, And the mouth of the wrong ones Devours wickedness.