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Proverbs 22:16-18
Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

16 Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,
and giving to the rich – both lead only to poverty.(A)

Words of the Wise

17 Listen closely,[a] pay attention to the words of the wise,(B)
and apply your mind to my knowledge.
18 For it is pleasing if you keep them within you
and if they are[b] constantly on your lips.

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Footnotes

  1. 22:17 Lit Stretch out your ear
  2. 22:18 Or you; let them be, or you, so that they are
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