^{19 Ref} Give ear, my son, and be wise, guiding your heart in the right way.

^{20 Ref} Do not be among those who give themselves to wine-drinking, or among those who make themselves full with meat:

^{21 Ref} For those who take delight in drink and feasting will come to be in need; and through love of sleep a man will be poorly clothed.

^{22 Ref} Give ear to your father whose child you are, and do not keep honour from your mother when she is old.

^{23 Ref} Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.