OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 19

Proverbs 19:19

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A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty,

for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

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Proverbs 19:16–22

16

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,

but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

17

He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD;

he will reward him.

18

Discipline your son, for there is hope;

don’t be a willing party to his death.

19
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A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty,

for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

20

Listen to counsel and receive instruction,

that you may be wise in your latter end.

21

There are many plans in a man’s heart,

but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.

22

That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness.

A poor man is better than a liar.

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