18If you do that, you will be happy in the future, and God will certainly do for you what you are confidently expecting him to do.
19My son/child, listen carefully to me and become wise, and think about ◄all that you do/your behavior►.
20Do not associate with those who drink a lot of ◄wine/strong drink► or with those who ◄are gluttons/eat more than they should►,
21because drunkards and gluttons will become poor; and if all that you do is eat and sleep, you will soon ◄be wearing rags/not have any money to buy clothes►.
22Pay attention to what your father tells you, and ◄do not neglect/take care of► LIT your mother when she is old.
23Try to know/learn what is wise, and get good instruction and understanding; and do not throw those things away.
24Righteous children will cause their parents to be very happy; those whose children are wise are proud of them.
25Do what will cause your father to be glad and enable your mother also to be happy.