24 The [a](A)lazy one buries his hand (B)in the dish,
But will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 (C)Strike a scoffer and the naive may become clever,
But (D)rebuke one who has understanding, and he will [b]gain knowledge.
26 He (E)who assaults his father and drives his mother away
Is a shameful and disgraceful son.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:24 Lit idle person
  2. Proverbs 19:25 Lit discern

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