Proverbs 11:16-18

English Standard Version

¹⁶^(A)A gracious woman gets honor,
    and ^(B)violent men get riches.
¹⁷^(C)A man who is kind benefits himself,
    but a cruel man hurts himself.
¹⁸The wicked earns deceptive wages,
    but one who ^(D)sows righteousness gets a sure reward.

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Proverbs 11:16-18

New International Version

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

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

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

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