Proverbs 22:12-17 New English Translation (NET)

12. The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge,but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.

13. The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside!I will be killed in the middle of the streets!”

14. The mouth of an adulteress is like a deep pit;the one against whom the Lord is angry will fall into it.

15. Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.

16. The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gainand the one who gives to the rich – both end up only in poverty.

17. Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise,and apply your heart to my instruction.

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