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Proverbs 19:16-29 Revised Version 1885 (RV1885)

16. He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul: but he that is careless of his ways shall die.

17. He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord, and his good deed will he pay him again.

18. Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; and set not thy heart on his destruction.

19. A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty: for if thou deliver him, thou must do it yet 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; but the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

22. The desire of a man is the measure of 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. The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again,

25. smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

26. He that spoileth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

27. Cease, my son, to hear instruction only to err from the words of knowledge.

28. A worthless witness mocketh at judgment: and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

29. Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

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