Holy Scripture

Proverbs 19:16

Source: Septuagint

Original

16He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; But he that despises his ways shall perish.

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14Fathers divide house and substance to their children: But a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.

15Cowardice possesses the effeminate man; And the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.

— Proverbs 19:16 —

17He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; And he will recompense to him according to his gift.

18Chasten thy son, for so he shall be hopeful; And be not exalted in thy soul to haughtiness.

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