Proverbs 19:24-26

American Standard Version

²⁴The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish,
And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
²⁵Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
²⁶He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother,
Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

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Proverbs 19:24-26

New International Version

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

²⁵Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke the discerning,^(B) and they will gain knowledge.^(C)

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

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Proverbs 19:24-26

New King James Version

²⁴^(A)A lazy man buries his hand in the ^[a]bowl,
And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

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

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

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Footnotes

Proverbs 19:24 LXX, Syr. bosom; Tg., Vg. armpit

Proverbs 19:24-26

English Standard Version

²⁴^(A)The sluggard buries his hand in ^(B)the dish
    and will not even bring it back to his mouth.
²⁵^(C)Strike ^(D)a scoffer, and the simple will ^(E)learn prudence;
    ^(F)reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
²⁶He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother
    is ^(G)a son who brings shame and reproach.