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23 The fear of Adonai leads to life,
and he who has it rests satisfied, untouched by harm.

Sluggards, Scoffers, and Disgraceful Sons

24 The slacker buries his hand in a bowl
and will not even bring it back to his mouth!
25 Strike a scoffer and the naïve will learn caution.
rebuke a discerning person and he will gain knowledge.

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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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