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15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child:
    the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
16 Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich,
    both come to poverty.

17 Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise.
    Apply your heart to my teaching.

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

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

Thirty Sayings of the Wise

Saying 1

17 Pay 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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