¹⁶ A kindhearted woman gains honor,^(A)
    but ruthless men gain only wealth.

¹⁷ Those who are kind benefit themselves,
    but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

¹⁸ A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
    but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.^(B)

¹⁹ Truly the righteous attain life,^(C)
    but whoever pursues evil finds death.^(D)