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

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

²⁵ Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

²⁶ Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother
    is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

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

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
    and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.

²⁹ Penalties are prepared for mockers,
    and beatings for the backs of fools.

20 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;
    whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

² A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;
    those who anger him forfeit their lives.

³ It is to one’s honour to avoid strife,
    but every fool is quick to quarrel.

⁴ Sluggards do not plough in season;
    so at harvest time they look but find nothing.