Proverbs 23:19-21

New International Version

Saying 16

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

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Proverbs 23:19-21

International Standard Version

¹⁹Listen, my son, and be wise,
    commit yourself to live God’s^[a] way.
²⁰Don’t associate with heavy drinkers
    or dine with gluttons,
²¹because drunks and gluttons tend to become poor,
    and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.