Proverbs 19:17-23

¹⁷If you're kind to the poor, you're lending to the Lord, and he will repay you well for what you've done.

¹⁸Discipline your son while there's still hope, but don't kill him.

¹⁹People who often get angry have to pay the penalty; if you help them, you'll have to do it again.

²⁰Listen to advice and accept instruction so that you'll eventually become wise.

²¹Human beings make many plans in their minds, but the final decision is the Lord's.

²²The most desirable thing in anyone is trustworthy love; it is better to be poor than a liar.

²³Honoring the Lord is life, and you will rest contentedly, safe from harm.