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25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent, and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand da’as.

26 He that mistreateth his av, and driveth out his em, is a ben that causeth shame, and bringeth cherpah.

27 Cease, beni (my son), to hear musar and thou shalt go astray from the words of da’as.

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25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke the discerning,(A) and they will gain knowledge.(B)

26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother(C)
    is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

27 Stop listening to instruction, my son,(D)
    and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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