21 For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor,and grogginess will clothe them in rags.
22 Listen to your father who gave you life,and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
23 Buy — and do not sell — truth,wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
24 The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly,and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
25 Let your father and mother have joy, and let her who gave birth to you rejoice.
26 My son, give me your heart,and let your eyes observe my ways.
27 For a prostitute is a deep pit, and a stranger is a narrow well;