14. As a matter of fact, it may save their lives.
15. Son, if you become wise, I will be very happy.
16. I will be proud when I hear you speaking words of wisdom.
17. Don't be envious of sinful people; let reverence for the Lord be the concern of your life.
18. If it is, you have a bright future.
19. Listen, my child, be wise and give serious thought to the way you live.
20. Don't associate with people who drink too much wine or stuff themselves with food.
21. Drunkards and gluttons will be reduced to poverty. If all you do is eat and sleep, you will soon be wearing rags.
22. Listen to your father; without him you would not exist. When your mother is old, show her your appreciation.
23. Truth, wisdom, learning, and good sense — these are worth paying for, but too valuable for you to sell.
24. A righteous man's father has good reason to be happy. You can take pride in a wise son.
25. Make your father and mother proud of you; give your mother that happiness.
26. Pay close attention, son, and let my life be your example.
27. Prostitutes and immoral women are a deadly trap.
28. They wait for you like robbers and cause many men to be unfaithful.
29-30. Show me someone who drinks too much, who has to try out some new drink, and I will show you someone miserable and sorry for himself, always causing trouble and always complaining. His eyes are bloodshot, and he has bruises that could have been avoided.
31. Don't let wine tempt you, even though it is rich red, though it sparkles in the cup, and it goes down smoothly.