Proverbs 23 : 1 (NCV)
If you sit down to eat with a ruler, notice the food that is in front of you.
Proverbs 23 : 2 (NCV)
Control yourself if you have a big appetite.
Proverbs 23 : 3 (NCV)
Don't be greedy for his fine foods, because that food might be a trick.
Proverbs 23 : 4 (NCV)
Don't wear yourself out trying to get rich; be wise enough to control yourself.
Proverbs 23 : 5 (NCV)
Wealth can vanish in the wink of an eye. It can seem to grow wings and fly away like an eagle.
Proverbs 23 : 6 (NCV)
Don't eat the food of selfish people; don't be greedy for their fine foods.
Proverbs 23 : 7 (NCV)
Selfish people are always worrying about how much the food costs. They tell you, "Eat and drink," but they don't really mean it.
Proverbs 23 : 8 (NCV)
You will throw up the little you have eaten, and you will have wasted your kind words.
Proverbs 23 : 9 (NCV)
Don't speak to fools; they will only ignore your wise words.
Proverbs 23 : 10 (NCV)
Don't move an old stone that marks a border, and don't take fields that belong to orphans.
Proverbs 23 : 11 (NCV)
God, their defender, is strong; he will take their side against you.
Proverbs 23 : 12 (NCV)
Remember what you are taught, and listen carefully to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23 : 13 (NCV)
Don't fail to punish children. If you spank them, they won't die.
Proverbs 23 : 14 (NCV)
If you spank them, you will save them from death.
Proverbs 23 : 15 (NCV)
My child, if you are wise, then I will be happy.
Proverbs 23 : 16 (NCV)
I will be so pleased if you speak what is right.
Proverbs 23 : 17 (NCV)
Don't envy sinners, but always respect the Lord.
Proverbs 23 : 18 (NCV)
Then you will have hope for the future, and your wishes will come true.
Proverbs 23 : 19 (NCV)
Listen, my child, and be wise. Keep your mind on what is right.
Proverbs 23 : 20 (NCV)
Don't drink too much wine or eat too much food.
Proverbs 23 : 21 (NCV)
Those who drink and eat too much become poor. They sleep too much and end up wearing rags.
Proverbs 23 : 22 (NCV)
Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not forget your mother when she is old.
Proverbs 23 : 23 (NCV)
Learn the truth and never reject it. Get wisdom, self-control, and understanding.
Proverbs 23 : 24 (NCV)
The father of a good child is very happy; parents who have wise children are glad because of them.
Proverbs 23 : 25 (NCV)
Make your father and mother happy; give your mother a reason to be glad.
Proverbs 23 : 26 (NCV)
My son, pay attention to me, and watch closely what I do.
Proverbs 23 : 27 (NCV)
A prostitute is as dangerous as a deep pit, and an unfaithful wife is like a narrow well.
Proverbs 23 : 28 (NCV)
They ambush you like robbers and cause many men to be unfaithful to their wives.
Proverbs 23 : 29 (NCV)
Who has trouble? Who has pain? Who has unnecessary bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
Proverbs 23 : 30 (NCV)
It is people who drink too much wine, who try out all different kinds of strong drinks.
Proverbs 23 : 31 (NCV)
Don't stare at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.
Proverbs 23 : 32 (NCV)
Later it bites like a snake with poison in its fangs.
Proverbs 23 : 33 (NCV)
Your eyes will see strange sights, and your mind will be confused.
Proverbs 23 : 34 (NCV)
You will feel dizzy as if you're in a storm on the ocean, as if you're on top of a ship's sails.
Proverbs 23 : 35 (NCV)
You will think, "They hit me, but I'm not hurt. They beat me up, but I don't remember it. I wish I could wake up. Then I would get another drink."
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