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Proverbs 19:16-25

16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of his ways will die.

16 Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life, but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die.

17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, And He will pay back what he has given.

17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.

18 Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set your heart on his destruction.

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

19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment; For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.

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

20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days.

20 Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.

21 There are many plans in a man's heart, Nevertheless the Lord's counsel--that will stand.

21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.

22 What is desired in a man is kindness, And a poor man is better than a liar.

22 What a person desires is unfailing love ; better to be poor than a liar.

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil.

23 The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

24 A lazy man buries his hand in the bowl, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

24 A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth!

25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.