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21 Those who drink and eat too much become poor.
    They sleep too much and end up wearing rags.

22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
    and do not forget your mother when she is old.
23 Learn the truth and never reject it.
    Get wisdom, self-control, and understanding.

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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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