Proverbs

²The rich and the poor are the same. The Lord made them all. ³Wise people see trouble coming and get out of its way, but fools go straight to it and suffer for it. ⁴Respect the Lord and be humble. Then you will have wealth, honor, and true life. ⁵Evil people are trapped by many troubles, but those who want to live avoid them. ⁶Teach children in a way that fits their needs, and even when they are old, they will not leave the right path. ⁷The rich rule over the poor. The one who borrows is a slave to the one who lends. ⁸Those who spread trouble will harvest trouble. In the end, they will be destroyed for the trouble they caused.