23 ^aBuy the truth, and do not sell it,
Also wisdom and instruction and understanding. ‡

24 ^aThe father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And he who begets a wise child will delight in him. ‡

26 My son, give me your heart,
And let your eyes observe my ways.

27 ^aFor a harlot is a deep pit,
And a seductress is a narrow well. ‡