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Proverbs 23:21-23
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21 Those who ·drink [get drunk] and ·eat too much [stuff themselves] ·become poor [lose possessions].
    They ·sleep too much [or are in a stupor] and end up wearing rags.

22 Listen to your father, who ·gave you life [begot you],
    and do not ·forget [despise] your mother when she is old.
23 ·Learn [L Buy; Acquire] the truth and never ·reject [L sell] it.
    ·Get [Buy; Acquire] wisdom, ·self-control [instruction; discipline], and understanding.

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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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