16 Cheat the poor to make profitor give gifts to the rich—either way you lose.
17 Here are some sayingsof people with wisdom,so listen carefullyas I teach.
18 You will be gladthat you know these sayingsand can recite them.
19 I am teaching them today,so that youmay trust the Lord.
20 I have written thirty sayingsfilled with sound advice.
21 You can trust them completelyto give you the right wordsfor those in charge of you.
22 Don't take advantageof the pooror cheat them in court.