15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but a rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
16 The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain, and the one who gives to the rich— both end in poverty.
17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge.
18 For it is delightful if you keep them within you, ready on your lips.
19 So that your trust may be in Adonai, I made them known to you this day, even you.
20 Have I not written to you thirty sayings of admonition and knowledge,
21 to show you true and reliable words, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?