19. My child, listen and be wise. Keep your heart on the right path.
20. Don't join those who drink too much wine. Don't join those who stuff themselves with meat.
21. Those who drink or eat too much will become poor. If they sleep too much, they'll have to wear rags.
22. Listen to your father, who gave you life. Don't hate your mother when she is old.
23. Buy the truth. Don't sell it. Get wisdom, training and understanding.
24. The father of a godly child is very happy. Anyone who has a wise child is glad.
25. May your father and mother be glad. May the woman who gave birth to you be happy.
26. My son, give me your heart. Keep your eyes on the way I live.
27. A prostitute is like a deep pit. A wife who commits adultery is like a narrow well.
28. She hides and waits like a thief. She causes many men to sin.
29. Who has trouble? Who has sorrow? Who argues? Who has problems? Who has wounds for no reason? Who has red eyes?
30. Those who spend too much time with wine. Or those who like to taste wine that is mixed with spices.