24 ^aA lazy man buries his hand in the¹ bowl,
And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. ‡

25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple ^awill become wary;
^bRebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge. ‡

27 Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

28 A¹ disreputable witness scorns justice,
And ^athe mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. ‡