19. Hear, my son, and be wise, And guide your heart in the way.
20. Be not among heavy drinkers of wine Or with gluttonous eaters of meat;
21. For the drunkard and the glutton become poor, And slumber puts rags on a man.
22. Listen to your father who brought you forth, And do not despise your mother when she is old.
23. Buy the truth and do not sell it – Wisdom and discipline and understanding.
24. The father of the righteous greatly rejoices, And he who brings forth a wise one delights in him.
25. Let your father and your mother rejoice, And let her who bore you exult.
26. My son, give me your heart, And let your eyes watch my ways.