16 He who (A)keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
But he who [a]is careless of [b]conduct will die.
17 One who (B)is gracious to a poor man lends to the Lord,
And He will repay him for his [c](C)good deed.
18 (D)Discipline your son while there is hope,
And do not desire [d]his death.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:16 Lit despises
  2. Proverbs 19:16 Lit ways
  3. Proverbs 19:17 Or benefits
  4. Proverbs 19:18 Lit causing him to die