Proverbs 23:13-28

Don’t withhold discipline from a youth; if you punish him with a rod, he will not die.  Punish him with a rod, and you will rescue his life from Sheol.  My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will indeed rejoice.  My innermost being will celebrate when your lips say what is right.  Don’t let your heart envy sinners;  instead, always fear the  LORD.  For then you will have a future, and your hope will not be dashed.  Listen, my son, and be wise; keep your mind on the right course. Don’t associate with those who drink too much wine  or with those who gorge themselves on meat.  For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor, and grogginess will clothe them in rags.  Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when   she is old.  Buy — and do not sell — truth, wisdom, instruction, and understanding.  The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly, and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.  Let your father and mother have joy,  and let her who gave birth to you rejoice. My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. For a prostitute is a deep pit,  and a wayward woman is a narrow well; indeed, she sets an ambush like a robber  and increases the number of unfaithful people.