Scriptures

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

Proverbs 23
¹⁰ Do not move the ancient boundary Or go into the fields of the fatherless,
¹¹ For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their case against you.
¹² Apply your heart to discipline And your ears to words of knowledge.
¹³ Do not hold back discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die.
¹⁴ You shall strike him with the rod And rescue his soul from Sheol.
¹⁵ My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad;
¹⁶ And my inmost being will rejoice When your lips speak what is right.
¹⁷ Do not let your heart envy sinners, But live in the fear of the Lord always.
¹⁸ Surely there is a future, And your hope will not be cut off.
¹⁹ Listen, my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way.
²⁰ Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat;