Proverbs 22:13-17

¹³Lazy people make claims like, “There's a lion outside! I might be killed if I go out there!”

¹⁴The seductive words of an immoral woman are a dangerous trap—if the Lord's angry with you, then you'll fall right in.

¹⁵Children are naturally foolish; physical correction helps them to see sense.

¹⁶If you oppress the poor to make yourself rich, or if you're generous to the rich, you'll end up poor yourself.

¹⁷Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and think carefully about my teachings—