23 Buy truth (and do not sell it),⌊that is,⌋ buy wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
24 A righteous person’s father will certainly rejoice.Someone who has a wise son will enjoy him.
25 May your father and your mother be glad.May she who gave birth to you rejoice.
26 My son,give me your heart.Let your eyes find happiness in my ways.
27 A prostitute is a deep pit.A loose woman is a narrow well.
28 She is like a robber, lying in ambush.She spreads unfaithfulness throughout society.
29 Who has trouble?Who has misery?Who has quarrels?Who has a complaint?Who has wounds for no reason?Who has bloodshot eyes?