Proverbs 23:10-28
New International Version
Saying 11
10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone(A)
or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
11 for their Defender(B) is strong;(C)
he will take up their case against you.(D)
Saying 12
12 Apply your heart to instruction(E)
and your ears to words of knowledge.
Saying 13
13 Do not withhold discipline from a child;
if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.
14 Punish them with the rod
and save them from death.(F)
Saying 14
15 My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad indeed;
16 my inmost being will rejoice
when your lips speak what is right.(G)
Saying 15
17 Do not let your heart envy(H) sinners,
but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
18 There is surely a future hope for you,
and your hope will not be cut off.(I)
Saying 16
19 Listen, my son,(J) and be wise,
and set your heart on the right path:
20 Do not join those who drink too much wine(K)
or gorge themselves on meat,
21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor,(L)
and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
Saying 17
22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
and do not despise your mother when she is old.(M)
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(N)
24 The father of a righteous child has great joy;
a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.(O)
25 May your father and mother rejoice;
may she who gave you birth be joyful!(P)
Saying 18
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