Proverbs 23 : 1 (ERVEN)
When you sit and eat with an important person, remember who you are with.
Proverbs 23 : 2 (ERVEN)
Never eat too much, even if you are very hungry.
Proverbs 23 : 3 (ERVEN)
Don't eat too much of his fine food. It might be a trick. � 7 �
Proverbs 23 : 4 (ERVEN)
Don't ruin your health trying to get rich. If you are smart, you will give it up.
Proverbs 23 : 5 (ERVEN)
In the blink of an eye, money can disappear, as if it grew wings and flew away like a bird. � 8 �
Proverbs 23 : 6 (ERVEN)
Don't eat with selfish people. Control any desire you have for their finest foods.
Proverbs 23 : 7 (ERVEN)
They might tell you to eat and drink all you want, but they don't really mean it. They are the kind of people who are only thinking about the cost.
Proverbs 23 : 8 (ERVEN)
And if you eat their food, you will get sick and be embarrassed. � 9 �
Proverbs 23 : 9 (ERVEN)
Don't try to teach fools. They will make fun of your wise words. � 10 �
Proverbs 23 : 10 (ERVEN)
Never move an old property line, and don't take land that belongs to orphans.
Proverbs 23 : 11 (ERVEN)
The Lord will be against you. He is powerful and protects orphans. � 11 �
Proverbs 23 : 12 (ERVEN)
Listen to your teacher and learn all you can. � 12 �
Proverbs 23 : 13 (ERVEN)
Always correct children when they need it. If you spank them, it will not kill them.
Proverbs 23 : 14 (ERVEN)
In fact, you might save their lives. � 13 �
Proverbs 23 : 15 (ERVEN)
My son, it makes me happy when you make a wise decision.
Proverbs 23 : 16 (ERVEN)
It makes me feel good inside when you say the right things. � 14 �
Proverbs 23 : 17 (ERVEN)
Never envy evil people, but always respect the Lord.
Proverbs 23 : 18 (ERVEN)
This will give you something to hope for that will not disappoint you. � 15 �
Proverbs 23 : 19 (ERVEN)
So listen, my son, and be wise. Always be careful to follow the right path.
Proverbs 23 : 20 (ERVEN)
Don't make friends with people who drink too much wine and eat too much food.
Proverbs 23 : 21 (ERVEN)
Those who eat and drink too much become poor. They sleep too much and end up wearing rags. � 16 �
Proverbs 23 : 22 (ERVEN)
Listen to your father. Without him, you would never have been born. Respect your mother, even when she is old.
Proverbs 23 : 23 (ERVEN)
Truth, wisdom, learning, and understanding are worth paying money for. They are worth far too much to ever sell.
Proverbs 23 : 24 (ERVEN)
The father of a good person is very happy. A wise child brings him joy.
Proverbs 23 : 25 (ERVEN)
Make both of your parents happy. Give your mother that same joy. � 17 �
Proverbs 23 : 26 (ERVEN)
My son, listen closely to what I am saying. Let my life be your example.
Proverbs 23 : 27 (ERVEN)
Prostitutes and bad women are a trap. They are like a deep well that you cannot escape.
Proverbs 23 : 28 (ERVEN)
A bad woman waits for you like a thief, and she causes many men to be unfaithful to their wives. � 18 �
Proverbs 23 : 29 (ERVEN)
Who gets into fights and arguments? Who gets hurt for no reason and has red, bloodshot eyes? People who stay out too late drinking wine, staring into their strong drinks.
Proverbs 23 : 31 (ERVEN)
So be careful with wine. It is pretty and red as it sparkles in the cup. And it goes down so smoothly when you drink it.
Proverbs 23 : 32 (ERVEN)
But in the end, it will bite like a snake.
Proverbs 23 : 33 (ERVEN)
Wine will cause you to see strange things and to say things that make no sense.
Proverbs 23 : 34 (ERVEN)
When you lie down, you will think you are on a rough sea and feel like you are at the top of the mast.
Proverbs 23 : 35 (ERVEN)
You will say, "They hit me, but I never felt it. They beat me, but I don't remember it. Now I can't wake up. I need another drink." � 19 �
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