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17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and that which he has given He will repay to him.(A)

18 Discipline your son while there is hope, but do not [indulge your angry resentments by undue chastisements and] set yourself to his ruin.

19 A man of great wrath shall suffer the penalty; for if you deliver him [from the consequences], he will [feel free to] cause you to do it again.

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17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,(A)
    and he will reward them for what they have done.(B)

18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
    do not be a willing party to their death.(C)

19 A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty;
    rescue them, and you will have to do it again.

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