Proverbs 19:23-25

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²³ If you respect and obey the Lord,
    you will enjoy life.
You will have peace in your mind
    and no trouble will destroy you.
²⁴ A lazy person pushes his hand into his bowl of food.
    But then he is too lazy to lift his hand up to his mouth.
²⁵ If you beat a proud fool,
    a silly person may learn to be careful.
If you warn a wise person,
    he himself will learn a lesson.