³ A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,^(A)
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.^(B)

¹¹ Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart;^(A)
    then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.^(B)

²⁰ A wise son brings joy to his father,^(A)
    but a foolish man despises his mother.

A wise son brings joy to his father,^(C)
    but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

⁷ A discerning son heeds instruction,
    but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.^(A)

²⁶ For a prostitute can be had for a loaf of bread,
    but another man’s wife preys on your very life.^(A)

⁸ Keep to a path far from her,^(A)
    do not go near the door of her house,
⁹ lest you lose your honor to others
    and your dignity^[a] to one who is cruel,
¹⁰ lest strangers feast on your wealth
    and your toil enrich the house of another.^(B)