18 Surely (A)there is a future,
    and your (B)hope will not be cut off.

19 Hear, my son, and (C)be wise,
    and (D)direct your heart in the way.
20 Be not among (E)drunkards[a]
    or among (F)gluttonous eaters of meat,

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 23:20 Hebrew those who drink too much wine

18 There is surely a future hope for you,
    and your hope will not be cut off.(A)

Saying 16

19 Listen, my son,(B) and be wise,
    and set your heart on the right path:
20 Do not join those who drink too much wine(C)
    or gorge themselves on meat,

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