Proverbs 22:16-22

GOD’S WORD Translation

¹⁶ Oppressing the poor for profit
⌞or⌟ giving to the rich
certainly leads to poverty.

¹⁷ Open your ears, and hear the words of wise people,
and set your mind on the knowledge I give you.
¹⁸ It is pleasant if you keep them in mind
⌞so that⌟ they will be on the tip of your tongue,
¹⁹ so that your trust may be in the Lord.
Today I have made them known to you, especially to you.
²⁰ Didn’t I write to you previously with advice and knowledge
²¹ in order to teach you the words of truth
so that you can give an accurate report to those who send you?

²² Do not rob the poor because they are poor
or trample on the rights of an oppressed person at the city gate,