Proverbs 22:14-16

Contemporary English Version

¹⁴ The words of a bad woman
    are like a deep pit;
if you make the Lord angry,
    you will fall right in.
¹⁵ All children are foolish,
but firm correction
    will make them change.
¹⁶ Cheat the poor to make profit
or give gifts to the rich—
    either way you lose.