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.