Proverbs 23

Saying 16

19 Listen, my son, and be wise,

and set your heart on the right path:

20 Do not join those who drink too much wine

or gorge themselves on meat,

21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor,

and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

Saying 17

22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,

and do not despise your mother when she is old.