Proverbs 19:16-22

English Standard Version

¹⁶ Whoever ^(A)keeps the commandment keeps his life;
    he who despises his ways will die.
^17 (B)Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,
    and he ^(C)will repay him for his ^(D)deed.
^18 (E)Discipline your son, for there is hope;
    do not set your heart on ^(F)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 ^(G)the future.
^21 (H)Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
    but ^(I)it is the purpose of the Lord ^(J)that will stand.
²² What is desired in a man is steadfast love,
    and a poor man is better than a liar.