Proverbs 22:16-18

Contemporary English Version

¹⁶ Cheat the poor to make profit
or give gifts to the rich—
    either way you lose.

¹⁷ Here are some sayings
    of people with wisdom,
so listen carefully
    as I teach.
¹⁸ You will be glad
that you know these sayings
    and can recite them.