24. The father of a righteous child has great joy;a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
25. May your father and mother rejoice;may she who gave you birth be joyful!Saying 18
26. My son, give me your heartand let your eyes delight in my ways,
27. for an adulterous woman is a deep pit,and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
28. Like a bandit she lies in waitand multiplies the unfaithful among men.Saying 19
29. Who has woe? Who has sorrow?Who has strife? Who has complaints?Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
30. Those who linger over wine,who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.
31. Do not gaze at wine when it is red,when it sparkles in the cup,when it goes down smoothly!