◄ Proverbs 23 ►
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1When you sit down to dine with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2and put a knife to your throat if you have a big appetite;
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3don't desire his choice food, for that food is deceptive.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4Don't wear yourself out to get rich; because you know better, stop!
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5As soon as your eyes fly to it, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6Don't eat a stingy person's bread, and don't desire his choice food,
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7for it's like someone calculating inwardly. "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8You will vomit the little you've eaten and waste your pleasant words.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9Don't speak to a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10Don't move an ancient boundary marker, and don't encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11for their Redeemer is strong, and he will champion their cause against you.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12Apply yourself to discipline and listen to words of knowledge.
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13Don't withhold discipline from a youth; if you punish him with a rod, he will not die.
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14Punish him with a rod, and you will rescue his life from Sheol.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will indeed rejoice.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16My innermost being will celebrate when your lips say what is right.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17Don't let your heart envy sinners; instead, always fear the LORD.
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18For then you will have a future, and your hope will not be dashed.
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19Listen, my son, and be wise; keep your mind on the right course.
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20Don't associate with those who drink too much wine or with those who gorge themselves on meat.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor, and grogginess will clothe them in rags.
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22Listen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old.
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23Buy--and do not sell--truth, wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly, and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25Let your father and mother have joy, and let her who gave birth to you rejoice.
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways.
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27For a prostitute is a deep pit, and a wayward woman is a narrow well;
28[an error occurred while processing this directive]28indeed, she sets an ambush like a robber and increases the number of unfaithful people.
29[an error occurred while processing this directive]29Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has conflicts? Who has complaints? Who has wounds for no reason? Who has red eyes?
30[an error occurred while processing this directive]30Those who linger over wine; those who go looking for mixed wine.
31[an error occurred while processing this directive]31Don't gaze at wine because it is red, because it gleams in the cup and goes down smoothly.
32[an error occurred while processing this directive]32In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper.
33[an error occurred while processing this directive]33Your eyes will see strange things, and you will say absurd things.
34[an error occurred while processing this directive]34You'll be like someone sleeping out at sea or lying down on the top of a ship's mast.
35[an error occurred while processing this directive]35"They struck me, but I feel no pain! They beat me, but I didn't know it! When will I wake up? I'll look for another drink."
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