Proverbs 19:15-22

English Standard Version

^15 (A)Slothfulness casts into ^(B)a deep sleep,
    and ^(C)an idle person will suffer hunger.
¹⁶ Whoever ^(D)keeps the commandment keeps his life;
    he who despises his ways will die.
^17 (E)Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,
    and he ^(F)will repay him for his ^(G)deed.
^18 (H)Discipline your son, for there is hope;
    do not set your heart on ^(I)putting him to death.
¹⁹ A man of great wrath will pay the penalty,
    for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again.
²⁰ Listen to advice and accept instruction,
    that you may gain wisdom in ^(J)the future.
^21 (K)Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
    but ^(L)it is the purpose of the Lord ^(M)that will stand.
²² What is desired in a man is steadfast love,
    and a poor man is better than a liar.