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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 19, Verse 16

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15
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
King James Version
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die.
American Standard Version
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; [But] he that is careless of his ways shall die.
New English Translation
The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.
World English Bible
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must do it again.
20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21
[There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22
The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar.
23
The fear of the LORD [tendeth] to life: and [he that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24
A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
26
He that wasteth [his] father, [and] chaseth away [his] mother, [is] a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.