17 Do not envy sinners in your heart.Instead, continue to fear the Lord.
18 There is indeed a future,and your hope will never be cut off.
19 My son,listen, be wise,and keep your mind going in the right direction.
20 Do not associate with those who drink too much wine,with those who eat too much meat,
21 because both a drunk and a glutton will become poor.Drowsiness will dress a person in rags.
22 Listen to your father since you are his son,and do not despise your mother because she is old.
23 Buy truth (and do not sell it),⌊that is,⌋ buy wisdom, discipline, and understanding.