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20 Be not among winebibbers, among riotous eaters of flesh.

21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness clotheth with rags.

22 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.

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20 Do not join those who drink too much wine(A)
    or gorge themselves on meat,
21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor,(B)
    and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

Saying 17

22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
    and do not despise your mother when she is old.(C)

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