21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

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

23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

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21 For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty,
And drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.

22 (A)Listen to your father who begot you,
And do not despise your mother when she is old.

23 (B)Buy the truth, and do not sell it,
Also wisdom and instruction and understanding.

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