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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 19, Verse 18

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17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
King James Version
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
American Standard Version
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.
New English Translation
Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.
World English Bible
Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.
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.
27
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction [that causeth] to err from the words of knowledge.
28
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.