Proverbs 19:16-28

These Bible verses need no caption, it can take their meaning away.

Proverbs 19:16-28
"[16]Keep the commandments and keep your life;
    despising them leads to death.
[17]If you help the poor, you are lending to the lord—
    and he will repay you!
[18]Discipline your children while there is hope.
    Otherwise you will ruin their lives.
[19]Hot-tempered people must pay the penalty.
    If you rescue them once, you will have to do it again.
[20]Get all the advice and instruction you can,
    so you will be wise the rest of your life.
[21]You can make many plans,
    but the lord’s purpose will prevail.
[22]Loyalty makes a person attractive.
    It is better to be poor than dishonest.
[23]Fear of the lord leads to life,
    bringing security and protection from harm.
[24]Lazy people take food in their hand
    but don’t even lift it to their mouth.
[25]If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson;
    if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
[26]Children who mistreat their father or chase away their mother
    are an embarrassment and a public disgrace.
[27]If you stop listening to instruction, my child,
    you will turn your back on knowledge.
[28]A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice;
    the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil."