Proverbs 19:24-26

New American Standard Bible 1995

²⁴ The ^(A)sluggard buries his hand ^(B)in the dish,
But will not even bring it back to his mouth.
^25 (C)Strike a scoffer and the ^[a]naive may become shrewd,
But ^(D)reprove 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.