OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 27

Proverbs 19:27

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If you stop listening to instruction, my son,

you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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Proverbs 19:24–29

24

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;

he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;

rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

26

He who robs his father and drives away his mother

is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

27
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If you stop listening to instruction, my son,

you will stray from the words of knowledge.

28

A corrupt witness mocks justice,

and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

29

Penalties are prepared for scoffers,

and beatings for the backs of fools.

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