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24 The lazy person buries his hand in the dish
    but doesn’t even bother to bring it to his mouth.
25 If you strike a scorner,
    the simple will learn to act wisely;
if you reprove the intelligent,
    he will understand what you mean.

26 One who mistreats his father and evicts his mother
    is a son who brings them shame and disgrace.

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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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