Proverbs
Chapters 22:13-19
Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version
13A person who is lazy and wants to stay home says, “There is a lion outside, and I might be killed in the streets!”
14The sin of adultery is a trap, and the Lord gets very angry with those who fall into it.
15Children do foolish things, but if you punish them, they will learn not to do them.
16These two things will make you poor: hurting the poor to make yourself rich and giving gifts to the rich.
17Listen carefully to these words from the wise. Pay attention to what I have learned.
18It will be good for you to remember these words and have them ready when they are needed.
19I will teach you these things now. I want you to trust the Lord.