23 The fear of יהוה leads to life, And he remains satisfied, He is not visited by evil.
24 A lazy one buries his hand in a dish, And does not bring it back to his mouth.
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.
29 Judgments are in store for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.