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26 Whoever mistreats his father
    and alienates his mother
        is a son who brings both shame and disrespect.

27 My son, if you stop listening to instruction,
    you will stray from the principles of knowledge.

28 A corrupt witness[a] mocks justice,
    and the wicked person feeds on iniquity.

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  1. Proverbs 19:28 I.e. a worthless person