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Proverbs 23:21-23
Contemporary English Version

21 It will make you feel drowsy,
and you will end up poor
    with only rags to wear.

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22 Pay attention to your father,
and don't neglect your mother
    when she grows old.
23 Invest in truth and wisdom,
discipline and good sense,
    and don't part with them.

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Proverbs 23:21-23
New International Version

21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor,(A)
    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.(B)
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
    wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(C)

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