Proverbs 23:17-23

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹⁷ Don’t let your heart envy sinners;^(A)
instead, always fear the Lord.^(B)
18 For then you will have a future,
and your hope will never fade.^(C)

¹⁹ Listen, my son, and be wise;
keep your mind on the right course.
²⁰ Don’t associate with those who drink too much wine^(D)
or with those who gorge themselves on meat.^(E)
21 For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor,
and grogginess will clothe them in rags.^(F)

²² Listen to your father who gave you life,
and don’t despise your mother when^[a] she is old.^(G)
23 Buy—and do not sell—truth,
wisdom, instruction, and understanding.^(H)