Proverbs 19:23-25

New International Reader's Version

²³ Having respect for the Lord leads to life.
    Then you will be content and free from trouble.

²⁴ A person who doesn’t want to work leaves his hand in the dish.
    He won’t even bring it back up to his mouth!

²⁵ If you whip a person who makes fun of others,
    childish people will learn to be wise.
If you warn those who already understand what is right,
    they will gain even more knowledge.