15 A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness,but physical discipline will drive it far away.
16 A person who gets ahead by oppressing the pooror by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
17 Listen to the words of the wise;apply your heart to my instruction.
18 For it is good to keep these sayings in your heartand always ready on your lips.
19 I am teaching you today—yes, you—so you will trust in the lord.
20 I have written thirty sayings for you,filled with advice and knowledge.
21 In this way, you may know the truthand take an accurate report to those who sent you.