16. He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches and who gives to the rich shall surely come to want.
17. Bow down thine ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my wisdom.
18. For it is a delightful thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall be ordered together in thy lips.
19. That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
20. Have I not written unto thee three times in counsels and knowledge,