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Proverbs 23:23
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Buy the truth, don't sell it, also wisdom, discipline and discernment.
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for both drunkard and glutton will become poor -drowsiness will clothe them with rags
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Listen to your father, who gave you life; and don't despise your mother when she gets old.
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Buy the truth, don't sell it, also wisdom, discipline and discernment.
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A righteous person's father will be filled with joy; yes, he whose son is wise will rejoice in him.
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So let your father and mother be glad; let her who gave you birth rejoice.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.