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15 ·Every child is full of foolishness [L Stupidity/Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child],
but ·punishment can get rid of it [L the rod of discipline drives it far from them].

16 Whoever gets rich by ·mistreating [oppressing] the poor,
and gives presents to the wealthy, will become poor.

Other Wise Sayings

17 ·Listen carefully to [L Incline/Bend your ear and hear] ·what wise people say [L the words of the wise];
    ·pay attention to [set your heart on] what I am teaching you.

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