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21 For the drunkard and the zolel (glutton) shall come to poverty, and drowsiness shall clothe with rags.

22 Pay heed unto avicha that fathered thee, and despise not immecha when she is old.

23 Buy emes, and sell it not; also chochmah, and musar, and binah (understanding).

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21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor,(A)
    and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

Saying 17

22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
    and do not despise your mother when she is old.(B)
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
    wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(C)

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