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,