Proverbs 22:15-20

¹⁵When folly is bound fast to the heart of a lad, the rod of correction must remove it far from him.

¹⁶He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, must at length give to the rich, and come only to want.

¹⁷Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.

¹⁸For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thy bosom, if they be altogether firmly seated upon thy lips.

¹⁹That thy trust may be in the Lord, have I made them known to thee this day, yea, even to thee.

²⁰Have not I written for thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,