Proverbs 22:15-24

¹⁵Foolish ways are deep-seated in the heart of a child, but the rod of punishment will send them far from him.

¹⁶He who is cruel to the poor for the purpose of increasing his profit, and he who gives to the man of wealth, will only come to be in need.

¹⁷Let your ear be bent down for hearing my words, and let your heart give thought to knowledge.

¹⁸For it is a delight to keep them in your heart, to have them ready on your lips.

¹⁹So that your faith may be in the Lord, I have made them clear to you this day, even to you.

²⁰Have I not put in writing for you thirty sayings, with wise suggestions and knowledge,

²¹To make you see how certain are true words, so that you may give a true answer to those who put questions to you?

²²Do not take away the property of the poor man because he is poor, or be cruel to the crushed ones when they come before the judge:

²³For the Lord will give support to their cause, and take the life of those who take their goods.

²⁴Do not be friends with a man who is given to wrath; do not go in the company of an angry man: