¹⁷ Those who are kind reward themselves,
    but the cruel do themselves harm.

²⁴ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
    sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

²⁵ when an enemy speaks graciously, do not believe it,
    for there are seven abominations concealed within;^(A)

⁸ One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest
    gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.^(A)

²⁶ She opens her mouth with wisdom,
    and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.^(A)