Proverbs 22:15-17

New King James Version

¹⁵Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
^(A)The rod of correction will drive it far from him.

¹⁶He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,
And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.

¹⁷Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your heart to my knowledge;

Proverbs 22:15-17

New International Version

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

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

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

New King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)