25. Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary;Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
26. He who mistreats his father and chases away his motherIs 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 disreputable witness scorns justice,And the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
29. Judgments are prepared for scoffers,And beatings for the backs of fools.