Proverbs 23:17-23

International Standard Version

¹⁷ Never let yourself envy sinners;
    instead, remain^[a] in fear of the Lord every day,
¹⁸ for there is surely a future life,
    and what you hope for will not be cut off.

¹⁹ Listen, my son, and be wise,
    commit yourself to live God’s^[b] way.
²⁰ Don’t associate with heavy drinkers
    or dine with gluttons,
²¹ because drunks and gluttons tend to become poor,
    and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.

²² Listen to the one who fathered you,
    and don’t despise your mother in her old age.

²³ Purchase truth, but don’t sell it;
    store up^[c] wisdom, instruction, and understanding.