23. Fearing the Lord leads to life,and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.
24. The sluggard plunges his hand in the dish,and he will not even bring it back to his mouth!
25. Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence;correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.
26. The one who robs his father and chases away his motheris a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27. If you stop listening to instruction, my child,you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28. A crooked witness scorns justice,and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
29. Judgments are prepared for scorners,and floggings for the backs of fools.