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18 Your future with Him will be certain,
    and you will not have hoped in vain.
19 Listen, my son, be wise,
    and steer your life on the right course.
20 Do not spend time with heavy wine drinkers
    or those who gorge themselves on meat.

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18 There is surely a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.(A)

Saying 16

19 Listen, my son,(B) and be wise,
    and set your heart on the right path:
20 Do not join those who drink too much wine(C)
    or gorge themselves on meat,

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