Proverbs 19:23-25

New American Standard Bible 1995

²³ The ^[a](A)fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep ^(B)satisfied, ^[b](C)untouched 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 ^[c]naive may become shrewd,
But ^(G)reprove one who has understanding and he will ^[d]gain knowledge.