12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,
But He overthrows the words of the faithless.

13 ^aThe lazy man says, “There is a lion outside!
I shall be slain in the streets!” ‡

15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
^aThe rod of correction will drive it far from him. ‡

16 He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,
And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.