24 A righteous man's father has good reason to be happy. You can take pride in a wise son.
25 Make your father and mother proud of you; give your mother that happiness.
26 Pay close attention, son, and let my life be your example.
27 Prostitutes and immoral women are a deadly trap.
28 They wait for you like robbers and cause many men to be unfaithful.
29-30 Show me someone who drinks too much, who has to try out some new drink, and I will show you someone miserable and sorry for himself, always causing trouble and always complaining. His eyes are bloodshot, and he has bruises that could have been avoided.
31 Don't let wine tempt you, even though it is rich red, though it sparkles in the cup, and it goes down smoothly.