25 (A)Strike (B)a scoffer, and the simple will (C)learn prudence;
    (D)reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother
    is (E)a son who brings shame and reproach.
27 Cease to hear instruction, my son,
    (F)and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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