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15 
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
The rod of discipline [correction administered with godly wisdom and lovingkindness] will remove it far from him.
16 
He who oppresses or exploits the poor to get more for himself
Or who gives to the rich [to gain influence and favor], will only come to poverty.

17 
Listen carefully and hear the [a]words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:17 These verses (17-21) introduce a special collection of wisdom sayings compiled by Solomon.

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