Proverbs 11:16-17
Evangelical Heritage Version
16 A gracious woman takes hold of honor,
but ruthless men take hold of riches.[a]
17 A merciful man benefits his own soul,
but a cruel man brings trouble on his own flesh.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 11:16 The Greek text has a longer double proverb here: A gracious woman takes hold of honor, ⎣and she who hates virtue sets up a throne for dishonor. The lazy become destitute,⎦ but ruthless men take hold of riches.
Proverbs 11:16-17
Evangelical Heritage Version
16 A gracious woman takes hold of honor,
but ruthless men take hold of riches.[a]
17 A merciful man benefits his own soul,
but a cruel man brings trouble on his own flesh.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 11:16 The Greek text has a longer double proverb here: A gracious woman takes hold of honor, ⎣and she who hates virtue sets up a throne for dishonor. The lazy become destitute,⎦ but ruthless men take hold of riches.
Proverbs 12:10
Evangelical Heritage Version
10 A righteous person understands the needs of his livestock,
but the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
Proverbs 12:25
Evangelical Heritage Version
25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down,
but a good word brings him joy.
Proverbs 21:10
Evangelical Heritage Version
10 The soul of a wicked person craves evil.
He does not look on his neighbor with mercy.
Proverbs 28:13
Evangelical Heritage Version
13 A person who conceals his sins will not prosper,
but one who confesses and abandons them will receive mercy.
Proverbs 28:13
Evangelical Heritage Version
13 A person who conceals his sins will not prosper,
but one who confesses and abandons them will receive mercy.
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