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Proverbs 23:20-22
International Children’s Bible
Proverbs 23:20-22
International Children’s Bible
20 Don’t be one of those who drink too much wine
or who eat too much food.
21 Those who drink too much and eat too much become poor.
They sleep too much and end up wearing rags.
22 Listen to your father, who gave you life.
And do not forget your mother when she is old.
Proverbs 23:20-22
New International Version
Proverbs 23:20-22
New International Version
20 Do not join those who drink too much wine(A)
or gorge themselves on meat,
21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor,(B)
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.(C)
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