Proverbs

²³The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. ²⁴The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. ²⁵smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. ²⁶He that spoileth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach. ²⁷Cease, my son, to hear instruction only to err from the words of knowledge. ²⁸A worthless witness mocketh at judgment: and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity. ²⁹Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.