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Proverbs 23:21-23
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21 For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor,
and grogginess will clothe them in rags.(A)

22 Listen to your father who gave you life,
and don’t despise your mother when[a] she is old.(B)
23 Buy—and do not sell—truth,
wisdom, instruction, and understanding.(C)

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Proverbs 23:21-23
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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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