24. The slothful man hides 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 become prudent, and reproving one that has understanding, he will understand knowledge.
26. He that steals from his father and chases away his mother is a son that causes shame and brings reproach.
27. Cease, my son, to hear the teaching that induces one to deviate from the reasons of wisdom.
28. A witness of Belial shall scorn judgment, and the mouth of the wicked shall cover iniquity.
29. Judgments are prepared for scorners and stripes for the back of fools.