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24 Lazy people bury their hand in the bowl;
    they won’t even put it to their mouth.
25 Strike someone who scoffs, and a naive person will become clever;
    correct someone with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.
26 Those who assault their father and drive out their mother
    are disgraceful children, worthy of reproach.

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

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

26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother(D)
    is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

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