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17 He who shows kindness to a poor man gives to the Lord and He will pay him in return for his good act.

18 Punish your son if he needs it while there is hope, and do not worry about his crying.

19 An angry man will suffer punishment. For if you save him from his trouble, you will only have 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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