¹⁶ Those who ·obey [guard] the commands ·protect [guard] themselves,
but those who ·are careless [^Ldespise their way] will die.

¹⁷ Being ·kind [gracious; generous] to the poor is like lending to the Lord;
he will ·reward you for what you have done [fully repay you].

¹⁸ ·Correct [Discipline] your children while there is still hope;
do not ·let them destroy themselves [or be intent to kill them].