16 A gracious woman gains honor,but violent[a] men gain only riches.
17 A kind man benefits himself,(A)but a cruel man brings disaster on himself.(B)
10 A righteous man cares about his animal’s health,(A)but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
23 The poor man pleads,(A)but the rich one answers roughly.(B)
17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord,(A)and He will give a reward to the lender.[a](B)
10 A wicked person desires evil;he has no consideration[a] for his neighbor.(A)
13 The one who conceals his sinswill not prosper,(A)but whoever confesses and renounces themwill find mercy.(B)
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