¹⁷ Don’t let your heart envy sinners,
    but fear the Lord constantly;
¹⁸         then you will have a future,
        and your hope won’t be cut off.

¹⁹ Listen, my child, and be wise!
    Keep your mind straight on the path.
²⁰ Don’t hang out with those who get drunk on wine
    or those who eat too much meat,
²¹     because drunks and gluttons will be impoverished;
    their stupor will clothe them in rags.

24 Don’t envy evil people,
    and don’t long to be with them.
² Their hearts are focused on violence,
    and their lips speak of trouble.