Proverbs 23:17-23

Expanded Bible

¹⁷ Don’t let your heart envy sinners [Ps. 73],
    but always ·respect [fear; 1:7] the Lord.
¹⁸ Then you will have a future,
    and your ·wishes [hopes] will ·come true [^Lnot be cut off].

¹⁹ Listen, my child, and be wise.
    Keep your ·mind on what is right [^Lheart straight on the path].
²⁰ Don’t ·drink too much [get drunk on] wine
    or ·eat too much food [^Lstuff yourself with meat].
²¹ Those who ·drink [get drunk] and ·eat too much [stuff themselves] ·become poor [lose possessions].
    They ·sleep too much [or are in a stupor] and end up wearing rags.

²² Listen to your father, who ·gave you life [begot you],
    and do not ·forget [despise] your mother when she is old.
²³ ·Learn [^LBuy; Acquire] the truth and never ·reject [^Lsell] it.
    ·Get [Buy; Acquire] wisdom, ·self-control [instruction; discipline], and understanding.