Proverbs 23:19-21

The father warns his son. The son must not be greedy for food. And he must not be a drunk. This is because greedy people and drunks become lazy. They want only to eat and to drink. They do not want to work. Their expensive habits will waste all their money. This is how they become poor.

v22 Listen to your father! He gave your life to you.

Do not hate your mother when she is old!

v23 Buy the truth, and do not sell it at any price. Get wisdom also.

And get discipline and understanding.

v24 The father of a good man has great joy.

A wise son gives pleasure to his father.

v25 If you are wise, then your father and mother will be glad.

If you are wise, your mother will have great joy.