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

¹⁰ The righteous care for the needs of their animals,^(A)
    but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

²¹ It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor,^(A)
    but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.^(B)

¹⁷ Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,^(A)
    and he will reward them for what they have done.^(B)

¹³ Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor
    will also cry out^(A) and not be answered.^(B)