Other translations
New Catholic Bible
Listen to me, my child, and do not disregard me; eventually you will find that my advice is on the mark. Be moderate in everything you do, and no illness will befall you.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
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.
Good News Translation®
My child, if you listen to what I am saying and put it into practice, one of these days you will thank me for it. Be moderate in everything you do, and you will never get sick.
Wycliffe Bible
Son, hear thou me, and despise thou not me; and at the last thou shalt find (that) my words (be true). In all thy works be thou swift; and all sickness shall not come to thee.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Listen to me, my son, and do not disregard me, and in the end you will appreciate my words. In all your work be industrious, and no sickness will overtake you.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
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.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
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.
Common English Bible © 2011
Listen to me, my child, and don’t show me contempt, and in the end you will understand what I’m saying; be careful in everything you do, and you will never fall sick.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Listen to me, my child, and do not scorn me; later you will find my advice good. In whatever you do, be moderate, and no sickness will befall you.
Revised Standard Version
Listen to me, my son, and do not disregard me, and in the end you will appreciate my words. In all your work be industrious, and no sickness will overtake you.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
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.