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16 Those who obey the commands protect themselves,
    but those who are careless will die.

17 Being kind to the poor is like lending to the Lord;
    he will reward you for what you have done.

18 Correct your children while there is still hope;
    do not let them destroy themselves.

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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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