New Century Version

Proverbs 23:14-21 New Century Version (NCV)

14. If you spank them,you will save them from death.

15. My child, if you are wise,then I will be happy.

16. I will be so pleasedif you speak what is right.

17. Don’t envy sinners,but always respect the Lord.

18. Then you will have hope for the future,and your wishes will come true.

19. Listen, my child, and be wise.Keep your mind on what is right.

20. Don’t drink too much wineor eat too much food.

21. Those who drink and eat too much become poor.They sleep too much and end up wearing rags.