Proverbs
Chapters 23:18-24
Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version
18This will give you something to hope for that will not disappoint you.
19So listen, my son, and be wise. Always be careful to follow the right path.
20Don’t make friends with people who drink too much wine and eat too much food.
21Those who eat and drink too much become poor. They sleep too much and end up wearing rags.
22Listen to your father. Without him, you would never have been born. Respect your mother, even when she is old.
23Truth, wisdom, learning, and understanding are worth paying money for. They are worth far too much to ever sell.
24The father of a good person is very happy. A wise child brings him joy.