24. The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25. Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26. He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27. If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28. A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.