Proverbs 19:17-19

Expanded Bible

¹⁷Being ·kind [gracious; generous] to the poor is like lending to the Lord;
he will ·reward you for what you have done [fully repay you].

¹⁸·Correct [Discipline] your children while there is still hope;
do not ·let them destroy themselves [or be intent to kill them].

¹⁹People with quick tempers will have to pay for it.
If you ·help them out once [rescue them], you will have to do it again.

Proverbs 19:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,^(A)
and he will reward them for what they have done.^(B)

¹⁸Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
do not be a willing party to their death.^(C)

¹⁹A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty;
rescue them, and you will have to do it again.

Expanded Bible (EXB)

New International Version (NIV)