3 Do not let (A)kindness and truth leave you;(B)Bind them around your neck,(C)Write them on the tablet of your heart.
17 A (A)merciful person does [a]himself good,But the cruel person [b]does himself harm.
24 (A)Pleasant words are a honeycomb,Sweet to the soul and (B)healing to the bones.
25 When [a]he (A)speaks graciously, do not believe him,Because there are seven abominations in his heart.
8 One who increases his wealth by [a](A)interest of any kind,Collects it (B)for one who is gracious to the poor.
26 She (A)opens her mouth in wisdom,And the [a]teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
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