²³ The fear of the Lord leads to life;
    then one rests content, untouched by trouble.^(A)

²⁴ A sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
    he will not even bring it back to his mouth!^(B)

²⁵ Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke the discerning,^(C) and they will gain knowledge.^(D)