Proverbs 22:14-16

The Message

¹⁴ The mouth of a prostitute is a bottomless pit;
    you’ll fall in that pit if you’re on the outs with God.

¹⁵ Young people are prone to foolishness and fads;
    the cure comes through tough-minded discipline.

¹⁶ Exploit the poor or glad-hand the rich—whichever,
    you’ll end up the poorer for it.