Proverbs 23:17-23
World English Bible
17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
but rather fear Yahweh all day long.
18 Indeed surely there is a future hope,
and your hope will not be cut off.
19 Listen, my son, and be wise,
and keep your heart on the right path!
20 Don’t be among ones drinking too much wine,
or those who gorge themselves on meat:
21 for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor;
and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
22 Listen to your father who gave you life,
and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
23 Buy the truth, and don’t sell it.
Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
Proverbs 23:17-23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but always continue in the fear of the Lord.(A)
18 Surely there is a future,
and your hope will not be cut off.
19 Hear, my child, and be wise,
and direct your mind in the way.
20 Do not be among winebibbers
or among gluttonous eaters of meat,(B)
21 for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty,
and drowsiness will clothe them with rags.(C)
22 Listen to your father who begot you,
and do not despise your mother when she is old.(D)
23 Buy truth, and do not sell it;
buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.(E)
Proverbs 23:17-23
New International Version
Saying 15
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)
Saying 16
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.
Saying 17
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