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Proverbs 19:24-26
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:24-26
New American Standard Bible
24 The [a](A)lazy one buries his hand (B)in the dish,
But will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 (C)Strike a scoffer and the naive may become clever,
But (D)rebuke one who has understanding, and he will [b]gain knowledge.
26 He (E)who assaults his father and drives his mother away
Is a shameful and disgraceful son.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:24 Lit idle person
- Proverbs 19:25 Lit discern
Proverbs 19:24-26
New International Version
Proverbs 19:24-26
New International Version
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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