Proverbs 19:23-25

The Message

²³ Fear-of-God is life itself,
    a full life, and serene—no nasty surprises.

²⁴ Some people dig a fork into the pie
    but are too lazy to raise it to their mouth.

²⁵ Punish the insolent—make an example of them.
    Who knows? Somebody might learn a good lesson.