Proverbs 22:16-18

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁶ These two things will make you poor: hurting the poor to make yourself rich and giving gifts to the rich.

Thirty Wise Sayings

¹⁷ Listen carefully to these words from the wise. Pay attention to what I have learned. ¹⁸ It will be good for you to remember these words and have them ready when they are needed.