Proverbs 22:17 BBE

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

¹⁶  He 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.

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

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

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