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16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his own soul,
    but he who is careless in his ways will die.

17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
    and He will repay what he has given.

18 Chasten your son while there is hope,
    and let not your soul spare for his crying.

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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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