Other translations
New Catholic Bible
My child, test yourself throughout your life; determine what is bad for you and do not indulge in it.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
My child, test yourself while you live; see what is bad for you and do not give in to it.
Good News Translation®
My child, as you go through life, keep your appetite under control, and don't eat anything that you know is bad for you.
Wycliffe Bible
Son, assay thy soul in thy life; and if it is wicked, give thou not power to it;
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
My son, test your soul while you live; see what is bad for it and do not give it that.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
My child, test yourself while you live; see what is bad for you, and do not give in to it.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
My child, test yourself while you live; see what is bad for you and do not give in to it.
Common English Bible © 2011
My child, test yourself during your life. See what’s bad for you, and don’t give in to it.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
My son, while you are well, govern your appetite, and see that you do not allow it what is bad for you.
Revised Standard Version
My son, test your soul while you live; see what is bad for it and do not give it that.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
My child, test yourself while you live; see what is bad for you and do not give in to it.