Proverbs 19:23-29

Thomson(i) 23 The fear of the Lord conduceth to a man's life: but he who is fearless will lodge in places where knowledge doth not watch. 24 He who hideth his hands in his bosom unjustly; should not bring them out for his mouth. 25 When a criminal is scourged, a simpleton becometh more wary: but if thou rebukest a wise man, he will call to mind knowledge. 26 He who bringeth dishonour on a father and causeth his mother to flee; shall be exposed to shame and shall be reproached. 27 A son who ceaseth to keep the instruction of a father; will meditate on evil sayings. 28 He who is surety for a foolish son, shall rail at the statute; but the mouth of the wicked shall swallow decisions. 29 Rods are prepared for the profligate: and punishments in like manner for fools.