Proverbs 19:25-27

The Message

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

²⁶ Kids who lash out against their parents
    are an embarrassment and disgrace.

²⁷ If you quit listening, dear child, and strike off on your own,
    you’ll soon be out of your depth.