23 The fear of the Lord tendeth to life:and he that hath it shall abide satisfied;he shall not be visited with evil.
24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom,and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner,and the simple will beware:and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame,and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment:and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners,and stripes for the back of fools.