Proverbs 22:16-18

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁶Oppressing the poor in order to enrich oneself,
and giving to the rich, will lead only to loss.

Sayings of the Wise

¹⁷ The words of the wise:

Incline your ear and hear my words,^[a]
and apply your mind to my teaching;
¹⁸for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,
if all of them are ready on your lips.

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Proverbs 22:17 Cn Compare Gk: Heb Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise

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