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.
19. So that your confidence may be in the Lord, I am making them known to you today – even you.
20. Have I not written thirty sayings for you,sayings of counsel and knowledge,