Proverbs 23

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19 Listen to me, my children!

Be wise and have enough sense

to follow the right path.

20 Don’t be a heavy drinker

or stuff yourself with food.

21 It will make you feel drowsy,

and you will end up poor

with only rags to wear.

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22 Pay attention to your father,

and don’t neglect your mother

when she grows old.