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16 Whoever observes the commandments will live,
    but the one who scorns them will die.
17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord[a]
    who will recompense him for his kindness.
18 Chastise your son while there is still hope for him,
    but do not allow your anger to cause his death.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:17 Lends to the Lord: the Lord regards kindness to the poor as kindness done to him (see Mt 25:40).