11 The one who loves a pure heartand gracious lips — the king is his friend.
12 The Lord’s eyes keep watch over knowledge,but He overthrows the words of the treacherous.
13 The slacker says, “There’s a lion outside!I’ll be killed in the public square! ”
14 The mouth of the forbidden woman is a deep pit;a man cursed by the Lord will fall into it.
15 Foolishness is tangled up in the heart of a youth;the rod of discipline will drive it away from him.
16 Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,and giving to the rich — both lead only to poverty.
17 Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge.