¹⁶ Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life,
    but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die.^(A)

¹⁷ Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,^(B)
    and he will reward them for what they have done.^(C)

¹⁸ Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
    do not be a willing party to their death.^(D)