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Proverbs 11:16-17
Contemporary English Version
Proverbs 11:16-17
Contemporary English Version
16 A gracious woman
will be respected,
but a ruthless man
will only get rich.
17 Kindness is rewarded—
but if you are cruel,
you hurt yourself.
Proverbs 11:16-17
New International Version
Proverbs 11:16-17
New International Version
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.
Proverbs 11:16-17
King James Version
Proverbs 11:16-17
King James Version
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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