24 (A)A lazy man buries his hand in the [a]bowl,And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple (B)will become wary;(C)Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.