Proverbs 22:15-17

International Children’s Bible

¹⁵Every child is full of foolishness.
But punishment can get rid of it.

¹⁶The one who gets rich by being cruel to the poor will become poor.
And so will the one who gives presents to the wealthy.

¹⁷Pay attention and listen to what wise people say.
Remember what I am teaching you.

Proverbs 22:15-17

New International Version

¹⁵Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,
but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.^(A)

¹⁶One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

¹⁷Pay attention^(B) and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise;^(C)
apply your heart to what I teach,^(D)

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