¹⁷ Turn your ear and hear the words of the wise;
    focus your mind on my knowledge.
¹⁸     It will be pleasant if you keep the words in you,
    if you have them ready on your lips.
¹⁹ So that your trust will be in the Lord,
    I’m teaching you today—yes, you.
²⁰ Haven’t I written for you thirty^[a] sayings
    full of advice and knowledge?
²¹ Their purpose is to teach you true, reliable words,
    so you can report back reliably to those who sent you.