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.
18. For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you,and they are ready on your lips.