Proverbs

¹⁴The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein. ¹⁵Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. ¹⁶He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. ¹⁷Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. ¹⁸For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. ¹⁹That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. ²⁰Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,