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23 The [a](A)fear of Yahweh leads to life,
So that one may sleep (B)satisfied, not (C)visited by evil.
24 The (D)sluggard buries his hand (E)in the dish,
But will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 (F)Strike a scoffer and the simple may become prudent,
But (G)reprove one who has understanding and he will understand knowledge.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:23 Or reverence