Proverbs 23 : 1 (NLT)
While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you.
Proverbs 23 : 2 (NLT)
If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat;
Proverbs 23 : 3 (NLT)
don't desire all the delicacies, for he might be trying to trick you.
Proverbs 23 : 4 (NLT)
Don't wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit.
Proverbs 23 : 5 (NLT)
In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle.
Proverbs 23 : 6 (NLT)
Don't eat with people who are stingy; don't desire their delicacies.
Proverbs 23 : 7 (NLT)
They are always thinking about how much it costs. "Eat and drink," they say, but they don't mean it.
Proverbs 23 : 8 (NLT)
You will throw up what little you've eaten, and your compliments will be wasted.
Proverbs 23 : 9 (NLT)
Don't waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice.
Proverbs 23 : 10 (NLT)
Don't cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers; don't take the land of defenseless orphans.
Proverbs 23 : 11 (NLT)
For their Redeemer is strong; he himself will bring their charges against you.
Proverbs 23 : 12 (NLT)
Commit yourself to instruction; listen carefully to words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23 : 13 (NLT)
Don't fail to discipline your children. They won't die if you spank them.
Proverbs 23 : 14 (NLT)
Physical discipline may well save them from death.
Proverbs 23 : 15 (NLT)
My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice!
Proverbs 23 : 16 (NLT)
Everything in me will celebrate when you speak what is right.
Proverbs 23 : 17 (NLT)
Don't envy sinners, but always continue to fear the LORD.
Proverbs 23 : 18 (NLT)
You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed.
Proverbs 23 : 19 (NLT)
My child, listen and be wise: Keep your heart on the right course.
Proverbs 23 : 20 (NLT)
Do not carouse with drunkards or feast with gluttons,
Proverbs 23 : 21 (NLT)
for they are on their way to poverty, and too much sleep clothes them in rags.
Proverbs 23 : 22 (NLT)
Listen to your father, who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old.
Proverbs 23 : 23 (NLT)
Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.
Proverbs 23 : 24 (NLT)
The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise.
Proverbs 23 : 25 (NLT)
So give your father and mother joy! May she who gave you birth be happy.
Proverbs 23 : 26 (NLT)
O my son, give me your heart. May your eyes take delight in following my ways.
Proverbs 23 : 27 (NLT)
A prostitute is a dangerous trap; a promiscuous woman is as dangerous as falling into a narrow well.
Proverbs 23 : 28 (NLT)
She hides and waits like a robber, eager to make more men unfaithful.
Proverbs 23 : 29 (NLT)
Who has anguish? Who has sorrow? Who is always fighting? Who is always complaining? Who has unnecessary bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
Proverbs 23 : 30 (NLT)
It is the one who spends long hours in the taverns, trying out new drinks.
Proverbs 23 : 31 (NLT)
Don't gaze at the wine, seeing how red it is, how it sparkles in the cup, how smoothly it goes down.
Proverbs 23 : 32 (NLT)
For in the end it bites like a poisonous snake; it stings like a viper.
Proverbs 23 : 33 (NLT)
You will see hallucinations, and you will say crazy things.
Proverbs 23 : 34 (NLT)
You will stagger like a sailor tossed at sea, clinging to a swaying mast.
Proverbs 23 : 35 (NLT)
And you will say, "They hit me, but I didn't feel it. I didn't even know it when they beat me up. When will I wake up so I can look for another drink?"
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