Proverbs 19:25-20:1

New King James Version

²⁵ Strike a scoffer, and the simple ^(A)will become wary;
^(B)Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

²⁶ He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother
Is ^(C)a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

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

²⁸ A ^[a]disreputable witness scorns justice,
And ^(D)the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

²⁹ Judgments are prepared for scoffers,
^(E)And beatings for the backs of fools.