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24 Some people are too lazy
to lift a hand
    to feed themselves.
25 Stupid fools learn good sense
    by seeing others punished;
a sensible person learns
    by being corrected.
26 Disgraceful children
rob their father
    and chase their mother away.

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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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