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24 A lazy person pushes his hand into his bowl of food.
    But then he is too lazy to lift his hand up to his mouth.
25 If you beat a proud fool,
    a silly person may learn to be careful.
If you warn a wise person,
    he himself will learn a lesson.
26 Anyone who robs his father or chases away his mother
    is a bad son who brings shame to his family.

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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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