³ May loyal love^[a] and truth not forsake you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them upon your heart.

¹⁷ A person of kindness rewards himself,^[a]
    but a cruel person harms his own flesh.

²⁴ Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb,
    sweetness to the soul and healing to the bones.

²⁵ When he makes his voice gracious, do not believe him,
    for seven abominations are in his heart.

⁸ He who augments his wealth with interest and with usury
    gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.

²⁶ She opens her mouth with wisdom,
    and instruction of kindness is upon her tongue.