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16 Whoever obeys the law preserves his life,
    but whoever despises Yahweh’s ways will be put to death.

17 Whoever has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh,
    and he will repay him for his good deed.
18 Discipline your son while there is still hope.
    Do not be the one responsible for his death.

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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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