21
If you are overstuffed with food, get up to vomit, and you will have relief.
22
Listen to me, my child, and do not disregard me, and in the end you will appreciate my words. In everything you do be moderate, and no sickness will overtake you.
23
People bless the one who is liberal with food, and their testimony to his generosity is trustworthy.
24
The city complains of the one who is stingy with food, and their testimony to his stinginess is accurate.
25
Do not try to prove your strength by wine-drinking, for wine has destroyed many.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.