16. He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.
17. Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,And apply your heart to my knowledge;
18. For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you;Let them all be fixed upon your lips,
19. So that your trust may be in the Lord;I have instructed you today, even you.
20. Have I not written to you excellent thingsOf counsels and knowledge,
21. That I may make you know the certainty of the words of truth,That you may answer words of truthTo those who send to you?