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Saying 16

19 My son, listen and be wise.
    Set 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.

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Saying 16

19 Listen, my son,(A) and be wise,
    and set your heart on the right path:
20 Do not join those who drink too much wine(B)
    or gorge themselves on meat,
21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor,(C)
    and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

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