16. These two things will make you poor: hurting the poor to make yourself rich and giving gifts to the rich.
17. Listen carefully to these words from the wise. Pay attention to what I have learned.
18. It will be good for you to remember these words and have them ready when they are needed.
19. I will teach you these things now. I want you to trust the Lord.
20. I have written 30 sayings for you. These are words of advice and wisdom.
21. They will teach you things that you can know for sure to be true. Then you can give good answers to the one who sent you.
22. It is easy to steal from the poor, but don’t do it. And don’t take advantage of them in court.