15Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16One may oppress the poor, yet will their gain increase; one may give to the rich, yet will want come.
17Incline thine 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 thee; let them be established altogether upon thy lips.
19That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made them known to thee this day, even to thee.
20Have not I written unto thee excellent things of counsels and knowledge;