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21 For both the drunk and the glutton will end up broke,
    sleeping life away, and clothed in rags.

22 Pay attention to your father—after all, he gave you life—
    and don’t ignore your mother in her old age.
23 Invest in truth, sock it away!
    Never cash in wisdom, guidance, or insight.

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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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