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 and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise;
    apply your heart to what I teach,
18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart
    and have all of them ready on your lips.

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