Proverbs 23

19 Listen, my son, and be wise;

keep your mind on the right course.

20 Don’t associate with those who drink too much wine  * 23:20 Pr 20:1; 23:29–30; Is 5:22; Mt 24:49; Lk 21:34; Rm 13:13; Eph 5:18

or with those who gorge themselves on meat.  * 23:20 Pr 28:7

21 For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor,

and grogginess will clothe them in rags.  * 23:21 Pr 6:10–11

22 Listen to your father who gave you life,

and don’t despise your mother when  * 23:22 Or because  she is old.  * 23:22 Pr 1:8; 15:20; Eph 6:1