¹² Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.^(A)

¹⁷ Better a small serving of vegetables with love
    than a fattened calf with hatred.^(A)

⁵ Whoever mocks the poor^(A) shows contempt for their Maker;^(B)
    whoever gloats over disaster^(C) will not go unpunished.^(D)

²¹ If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
    if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
²² In doing this, you will heap burning coals^(A) on his head,
    and the Lord will reward you.^(B)

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.

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

²⁵ Anxiety weighs down the heart,^(A)
    but a kind word cheers it up.

¹⁰ The wicked crave evil;
    their neighbors get no mercy from them.