17. Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
18. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
19. Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path:
20. Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat,
21. for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
22. Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
23. Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well.