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16 A gracious woman attains honor,[a]
    but[b] ruthless men attain[c] wealth.
17 A gracious man benefits himself,
    but the cruel person damages himself.

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  1. Proverbs 11:16 So MT; LXX reads honor for her husband
  2. Proverbs 11:16 So MT; LXX reads but a seat of dishonor is for the woman who hates justice
  3. Proverbs 11:16 So MT; LXX reads justice. The deficient shrink from wealth, but the diligent support themselves with

10 The righteous person looks out for the welfare of his livestock,
    but even[a] the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

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  1. Proverbs 12:10 The Heb. lacks even

25 A person’s anxiety weighs down his heart,
    but an appropriate word is encouraging.

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10 The soul of the wicked craves evil;
    he extends no mercy to his neighbor.

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13 Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed,
    but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.

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