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15 Every child is full of foolishness,
    but punishment can get rid of it.

16 Whoever gets rich by mistreating the poor,
    and gives presents to the wealthy, will become poor.

Other Wise Sayings

17 Listen carefully to what wise people say;
    pay attention to what I am teaching you.

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15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,
    but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.(A)

16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
    and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

Thirty Sayings of the Wise

Saying 1

17 Pay attention(B) and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise;(C)
    apply your heart to what I teach,(D)

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