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23 The [a](A)fear of Yahweh leads to life,
So that one may sleep (B)satisfied, not (C)visited by evil.
24 The (D)sluggard buries his hand (E)in the dish,
But will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 (F)Strike a scoffer and the simple may become prudent,
But (G)reprove one who has understanding and he will understand knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 19:23 Or reverence

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
    then one rests content, untouched by trouble.(A)

24 A sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
    he will not even bring it back to his mouth!(B)

25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke the discerning,(C) and they will gain knowledge.(D)

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