¹⁷ Do not let your heart envy^(A) 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.^(B)

¹⁹ Listen, my son,^(C) and be wise,
    and set your heart on the right path:
²⁰ Do not join those who drink too much wine^(D)
    or gorge themselves on meat,
²¹ for drunkards and gluttons become poor,^(E)
    and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

²² Listen to your father, who gave you life,
    and do not despise your mother when she is old.^(F)
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
    wisdom, instruction and insight as well.^(G)