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24 A lazy person puts his fork in his food.
    He doesn’t even bring it back to his mouth.
25 Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson.
    Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.

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26 A son who assaults his father and who drives away his mother
    brings 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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