23. The fear of Jehovah [is] to life, And satisfied he remaineth--he is not charged with evil.
24. The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
25. A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
26. Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.
27. Cease, my son, to hear instruction--To err from sayings of knowledge.
28. A worthless witness scorneth judgment, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
29. Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!