Proverbs 19:24-26

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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.
²⁶ Anyone who robs his father or chases away his mother
    is a bad son who brings shame to his family.