²³ The fear of the Lord ^(A)leads to life,
    and whoever has it rests ^(B)satisfied;
    he will ^(C)not be visited by harm.
^24 (D)The sluggard buries his hand in ^(E)the dish
    and will not even bring it back to his mouth.
^25 (F)Strike ^(G)a scoffer, and the simple will ^(H)learn prudence;
    ^(I)reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
²⁶ He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother
    is ^(J)a son who brings shame and reproach.
²⁷ Cease to hear instruction, my son,
    ^(K)and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
²⁸ A worthless witness mocks at justice,
    and the mouth of the wicked ^(L)devours iniquity.
²⁹ Condemnation is ready for ^(M)scoffers,
    and ^(N)beating for the backs of fools.