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16 ¶ He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul, but he that despises his ways shall die.

17 ¶ He that gives unto the poor lends unto the LORD, and he will give him his reward.

18 ¶ Chasten thy son while there is hope, but do not stir up thy soul to destroy him.

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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)

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