Proverbs 19:17-19

Contemporary English Version

¹⁷ Caring for the poor
is lending to the Lord,
    and you will be well repaid.
¹⁸ Correct your children
    before it's too late;
if you don't punish them,
    trouble will come their way.^[a]
19 People with bad tempers
    are always in trouble,
and they need help
    over and over again.^[b]