17He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,

and he will reward him for what he has done.

18Discipline your son, for in that there is hope;

do not be a willing party to his death.

19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty;

if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.

20Listen to advice and accept instruction,

and in the end you will be wise.

21Many are the plans in a man’s heart,

but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

22What a man desires is unfailing love^b;

better to be poor than a liar.

23The fear of the Lord leads to life:

Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;

he will not even bring it back to his mouth!

25Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;

rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

26He who robs his father and drives out his mother

is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

27Stop listening to instruction, my son,

and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

28A corrupt witness mocks at justice,

and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.

29Penalties are prepared for mockers,

and beatings for the backs of fools.