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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).

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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