25. Smite a scoffer, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26. He that mistreats his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach.
27. Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causes to stray from the words of knowledge.
28. An ungodly witness scorns judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.