Proverbs 23

19 You, my child, hear and be wise,

and direct your heart*Or "mind" on the road.

20 Do not be among drinkers of wine,

among gluttonous eaters of their meat.*Literally "meat for them"

21 For the drunkard and gluttonous, they will become poor,

and with rags, drowsiness will clothe them.

22 Listen to your father—he who gave you life,*Literally "caused you to be born"

and do not despise your mother when*Or "for, because" she is old.